Breakdown of complex molecules to yield energy (cellular respiration) takes place in:

Cytoplasm

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Mitochondria

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Chloroplast

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Both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is D Both a and b
Breakdown of complex molecules to yield energy (cellular respiration) takes place in both cytoplasm and mitochondria. In respiration, the first step, glycolysis occurs in cytoplasm while the Krebs' cycle is carried out in mitochondria.

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