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ATP

Question 1 • HVA 26-27 IM Biology A

Which is the site of the most ATP production during cellular respiration?

Answer
A
nucleus
B
mitochondrion
C
cytoplasm
D
chloroplast

Explanation

Most ATP in cellular respiration is produced in the mitochondrion, especially during oxidative phosphorylation on the inner mitochondrial membrane. Glycolysis in the cytoplasm makes some ATP, but far less overall. Therefore, the correct choice is the mitochondrion.

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