Which of the following cellular organelles extracts energy from carbohydrates and form ATP molecules?
A
Mitochondria
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B
Chloroplast
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C
Ribosomes
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D
Nucleus
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Solution
The correct option is A Mitochondria Mitochondria produces the energy in the form of ATP molecules. Mitochondria take nutrients like carbohydrates and convert them into energy molecules in the presence of oxygen. This process is known as 'oxidative phosphorylation'.