JAMB Biology 1980 Question 27

Question 27

Cell Structure and Organisation

The part of the cell solely responsible for respiration is the

  1. A.nucleus
  2. B.nucleolus
  3. C.itochondria
  4. D.golgi apparatus
  5. E.endoplasmic reticulum.
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Answer: C (itochondria)

Explanation

Mitochondria carry out aerobic respiration and release energy as ATP.