The site of cellular respiration in animal cell is _________.

Ribosome

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Mitochondria

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Endoplasmic reticulum

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Lysosome

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Solution

The correct option is B Mitochondria
The site of cellular respiration in animal cell is mitochondria. It is a double-membrane-bound organelle found in most animal cells inside the cytoplasm. It is often called the powerhouse of the cell as it synthesies ATP which the cell uses as a source of energy.

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