Oxidative phosphorylation is found in

Chloroplasts

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Leucoplasts

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Peroxisomes

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Mitochondria

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Solution

The correct option is D Mitochondria
The process of formation of ATP during oxidation of reduced coenzymes in the electron transport chain is known as oxidative phosphorylation. This process takes place in the mitochondrial membrane because in mitochondrial membrane there are specialized particles which are known as oxysomes which contain coenzymes for electron transfer.
So, the correct option is 'Mitochondria'.

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