Question

Mitochondria are store houses of

• A. Glycogen
• B. Glucose
• C. ATP
• D. Fats

Answer 1

The correct option is C ATP

Mitochondria is also known as powerhouse of the cell because a large part of the cellular respiration occurs within the limits of mitochondria. Krebs' cycle occurs in the mitochondrial matrix and ATP production by ETS occurs in inner membrane of mitochondria. Hence, they act as the store houses of ATP.

So the answer is 'ATP'.