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Mitochondria are sites of

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Oxidative phosphorylation
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Photolysis
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Phosphorylation
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Starch synthesis.
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Solution

The correct option is B Oxidative phosphorylation
The electron transport system is located in the inner membrane of the mitochondria.
The oxisomes or F0-F1 particles are responsible for the transport of electrons. and ATP synthesis which takes place through electron transport system.
It is known as oxidative phosphorylation which is the addition of a phosphate group to ADP to form ATP in presence of oxygen.

So, the correct answer is 'Oxidative phosphorylation'

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