Question

Cellular respiration is carried out by:

• A. Ribosomes
• B. Mitochondria
• C. Chloroplast
• D. Golgi bodies

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Mitochondria

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Aerobic respiration takes place in Mitochondria.
2. Anaerobic respiration takes place in the cytoplasm.
3. In Mitochondria, the Krebs cycle occurs.
4. Here, energy is produced and that's why mitochondria are called the powerhouse of the cell.
5. Cellular respiration takes place in mitochondria.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

Option C:

Chloroplast is the site of photosynthesis.

Option D:

Golgi bodies are the sites where protein packaging takes place.

Final answer: Cellular respiration is carried out by Mitochondria.