Question

In prokaryotic cells, respiration takes place in _______

• A. Mitochondria
• B. Cytoplasm
• C. Ribosome
• D. Nucleus

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Cytoplasm

The prokaryotic cells do not have compartments or the organelles to carry out specific functions. The cytoplasm serves as the commonplace for the different cellular activities. The respiration in prokaryotic cells occurs in the cytoplasm.

A. Mitochondria are absent in prokaryotic cells. These are the site of respiration in eukaryotic cells.

B. Cytoplasm is the site of respiration in prokaryotic cells.

C. Ribosomes perform protein synthesis in both the prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

D. The nucleus is absent in prokaryotic cells.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Cytoplasm'