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The energy released during respiration is stored in

a) nucleus
b) mitochondria
c) ribosomes
d) cell wall
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Correct option: b) mitochondria
  • Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell which produces and stores energy in the form of ATP.
  • ATP is used by all the organism as their primary source of energy.
  • Energy is usually liberated from the ATP molecules in the cell by a reaction that removes one of the phosphate-oxygen groups.
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