Multiple Choice
Which process is primarily responsible for the formation of ATP in cells?
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7. Energy and Metabolism
ATP
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Where is ATP primarily produced in the cell?
A
Nucleus
B
Ribosomes
C
Mitochondria
D
Golgi apparatus
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Understand that ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy currency of the cell, used to power various cellular processes.
Recognize that ATP is primarily produced through a process called cellular respiration, which occurs in specific organelles within the cell.
Identify the mitochondria as the organelle where the majority of ATP is produced. This is due to the presence of the electron transport chain and ATP synthase, which are crucial for ATP production.
Differentiate the mitochondria from other organelles such as the nucleus, ribosomes, and Golgi apparatus, which have different primary functions. The nucleus houses genetic material, ribosomes are involved in protein synthesis, and the Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins.
Conclude that the mitochondria are often referred to as the 'powerhouses' of the cell because they are the main site of ATP production through oxidative phosphorylation.
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