Which of the following process is performed by mitochondria?
A
Oxidative phosphorylation
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B
Photolysis
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C
Substrate level phosphorylation
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Oxidative phosphorylation Oxidative phosphorylation is a metabolic pathway in which cells use the enzyme to oxidize nutrients and thereby releasing energy which is used to produce ATP. Oxidative phosphorylation takes place in the inner mitochondrial membrane.
So the correct answer is 'Oxidative phosphorylation'.