WAEC Biology 2017 Question 5

Question 5

Cell Structure and Organisation

Which of the following cell organelles is the site for the production of ATP?

  1. A.Lysosome
  2. B.Nucleus
  3. C.Mitochondrion
  4. D.Ribosome
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Answer: C (Mitochondrion)

Explanation

Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria, where most of the cell's ATP (energy) is made.