Which statement best describes energy release in cellular respiration? (1 point)

• Stored chemical energy is broken down and released in the mitochondria.
• Stored chemical energy is broken down and released in the cytoplasm.
• Stored chemical energy can be used immediately and is released in the cytoplasm.
• Stored chemical energy can be used immediately and is released in the mitochondria.

Stored chemical energy is broken down and released in the mitochondria.