Multiple Choice
Which group of organisms is generally considered to have the most structurally complex cells?
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5. Cell Components
Introduction to Eukaryotic Organelles
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Which eukaryotic organelle is primarily responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration?
A
Endoplasmic reticulum
B
Golgi apparatus
C
Mitochondrion
D
Lysosome
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Step 1: Understand the function of ATP in cellular processes. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy currency of the cell, used to power various biological activities.
Step 2: Recall the process of cellular respiration. Cellular respiration is the metabolic pathway that converts glucose and oxygen into ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.
Step 3: Identify the organelle responsible for cellular respiration. The mitochondrion is the eukaryotic organelle where cellular respiration occurs, specifically in its inner membrane and matrix.
Step 4: Compare the functions of the other organelles listed. The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in protein and lipid synthesis, the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins, and lysosomes are responsible for breaking down waste materials and cellular debris.
Step 5: Conclude that the mitochondrion is the correct answer because it is the organelle specialized for ATP production through cellular respiration.
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