Question

The scientist who related mitochondria to aerobic respiration is

• A. Kinsbury
• B. Michaelis
• C. Seekevitz
• D. Fernandes-Moran

Answer 1

The correct option is A Kinsbury

• The scientist who related mitochondria to aerobic respiration is Kingsbury.
• The mitochondria is a double-membraned cell organelle, known as the powerhouse of the cell which is present in all eukaryotic cells.
  
• The inner membrane of the mitochondria is the site of the electron transport chain (aerobic respiration) therefore, consists of respiratory chain enzymes.
  
• The mitochondrial matrix is the site of the Krebs cycle or citric acid cycle reactions.
  
• Benjamin F. Kingsbury in the year 1912 identified mitochondria as a site for cellular respiration.
• So, the correct answer is 'Kingsbury'.