Question

question 40
cellular respiration occurs in specialized organelles called ___.

ribosomes
mitochondria
chloroplasts
vacuoles

Explanation:

Identify the biological process

The question asks for the specialized organelle where cellular respiration occurs.

Analyze the organelle options

• Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
• Mitochondria are the sites of aerobic cellular respiration, where ATP is generated.
• Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis in plant cells.
• Vacuoles are used for storage of water, nutrients, and waste.

Select the correct option

Mitochondria are the specialized organelles responsible for cellular respiration.

Answer:

• ribosomes
• mitochondria (Correct answer)
• chloroplasts
• vacuoles