Question

which statement correctly compares and contrasts the three stages of cellular respiration that occur in the presence of oxygen? each stage occurs in the mitochondria, but only the final stage produces atp. each stage produces atp, but only the third stage occurs in the mitochondria. each stage produces atp, but only the first stage occurs in the cytoplasm. each stage occurs in the cytoplasm, but only the final stage produces atp.

Explanation:

Cellular respiration has three stages: glycolysis (first stage, occurs in cytoplasm, produces some ATP), citric acid cycle (second stage, occurs in mitochondria), and oxidative phosphorylation (third stage, occurs in mitochondria, produces most ATP). Each stage produces ATP. Glycolysis (first stage) occurs in cytoplasm, while citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation (second and third stages) occur in mitochondria.

Answer:

Each stage produces ATP, but only the first stage occurs in the cytoplasm.