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Which of the following organelles produces large quantities of ATP when both glucose and oxygen are available to the cell? a. mitochondria b. peroxisomes c. lysosomes d. ER

Name: Problem 14, Chapter 3: Anatomy & Physiology
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   Which of the following organelles produces large quantities of ATP when both glucose and oxygen are available to the cell?
a. mitochondria
b. peroxisomes
c. lysosomes
d. ER

Anatomy & Physiology

J. Gordon Betts,… 1st Edition

Chapter 3, Problem 14

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06/05/2020

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This results in the production of 2 ATP molecules. Mathematically, this can be represented as: \[ \text{Glucose} \rightarrow 2 \text{Pyruvate} + 2 \text{ATP} \] Show more…

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Mitochondria

Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles that serve as the primary sites of ATP production in eukaryotic cells. They conduct processes such as the citric acid cycle and the electron transport chain, where chemical energy from nutrients is converted into ATP, making them essential for energy metabolism.

Cellular Respiration

Cellular respiration is a biochemical process that converts nutrients like glucose into ATP, the cell’s energy currency. In the presence of oxygen, known as aerobic respiration, this process operates largely within the mitochondria and involves sequential stages including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

ATP

ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is the primary energy carrier used by cells to perform various functions. It is generated in large quantities during aerobic respiration, particularly within mitochondria, providing the necessary energy for cellular activities.

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