All living things need energy; it is a requirement for life. In a typical cell, ATP, the high energy molecule, is produced in the __________ in the presence of a sugar (glucose) and ______________.
Responses
A nucleus; oxygennucleus; oxygen
B ER; carbon dioxide.ER; carbon dioxide.
C mitochondria; oxygen.mitochondria; oxygen.
D vacuole; water vapor.
C mitochondria; oxygen.
The correct answer is C: mitochondria; oxygen. In a typical cell, ATP, the high energy molecule, is produced in the mitochondria in the presence of a sugar (glucose) and oxygen.
The correct answer is C. In a typical cell, ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the high energy molecule, is produced in the mitochondria in the presence of a sugar (glucose) and oxygen.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options and understand each part:
A. The nucleus is not directly involved in ATP production. Oxygen is required for ATP production, but it is not produced in the nucleus.
B. The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is involved in protein synthesis and lipid metabolism, but not directly in ATP production. Carbon dioxide is produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration, but it is not involved in ATP synthesis.
C. Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for ATP production through cellular respiration. Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, which generates most of the ATP in the cell.
D. Vacuoles are responsible for various functions within a cell, but they are not directly involved in ATP synthesis. Water vapor is not a component required for ATP production.
By eliminating options A, B, and D, we are left with C as the correct answer.