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What organelle performs cellular respiration ?

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Mitochondria performs the cellular respiration.
Explanation :
The mitochondria is known as the ''Power House'' of the cell. It releases energy by the process of cellular respiration. In the cellular respiration, the pyruvic acid is completely oxidized.
The Kreb's Cycle and electron transport system is completed in the matrix and inner membrane of the mitochondria, respectively.

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