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JAMB Biology 1987 Question 22

Question 22

Respiration

The oxidative part of the respiratory process takes place in the

  1. A.mitochondria
  2. B.ribosomes
  3. C.endoplasmic reticulum
  4. D.golgi bodies.
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Answer: A (mitochondria)

Explanation

The oxidation of food with oxygen (aerobic respiration) happens in the mitochondria, which release most of the cell's energy.