Question

how mitochondria produce energy
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how mitochondria produce energy
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multiple - choice question
100/100
energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
in the mitochondria, food is converted to into chemical
energy called ________.
adp
atp
glucose
nadph

Explanation:

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy - carrying molecule in cells. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, and through cellular respiration, they convert the energy from food (such as glucose) into ATP. ADP (adenosine diphosphate) can be converted to ATP but is not the final form of chemical energy produced in mitochondria for immediate use. Glucose is a source of energy that is broken down in the mitochondria (and other parts of cellular respiration), but it is not the chemical energy product. NADPH is mainly involved in anabolic reactions (such as in photosynthesis for reducing power) rather than being the main energy - rich molecule produced in mitochondria for general cellular energy needs.

Answer:

ATP