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The scientist who related mitochondria to aerobic respiration is

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Kinsbury
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Michaelis
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Seekevitz
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Fernandes-Moran
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Solution

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'.

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