True or False Questions:

The oxidation of food in a cell takes place in mitochondria.

(A) True
(B) False

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Solution

The correct answer is: A. True

Mitochondria are sites of cellular respiration. Mitochondria allows the oxidation of food (carbohydrates and fats) in a cell for the production of energy in the form of ATP (Adenosine Tri-Phosphate).

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