Question

multiple-choice question
which organelle of the cell performs cellular respiration?
lysosome
mitochondria
nucleus
chloroplast
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Explanation:

To determine the organelle that performs cellular respiration, we analyze each option:

• Lysosome: Involved in digestion and waste removal, not respiration.
• Mitochondria: Known as the "powerhouse of the cell," it conducts cellular respiration to produce ATP.
• Nucleus: Contains genetic material and controls cell activities, not respiration.
• Chloroplast: Involved in photosynthesis (in plants), not respiration.

Answer:

B. mitochondria