Cellular energy is provided through respiration and oxidation by
A
Golgi apparatus
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B
Endoplasmic reticulum
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C
Ribosomes
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D
Mitochondria
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Solution
The correct option is D Mitochondria Mitochondria is the organelle, which provides cellular energy by respiration and oxidation processes. Oxidative phosphorylation occurs in mitochondria, which have the respiratory enzymes present in them. Because of these reasons mitochondria is called the powerhouse of the cell.