Which cellular organelle is universally referred to as the powerhouse of eukaryotic cells due to oxidative ATP generation?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Mitochondria
- Step 1: Cellular respiration culminates in oxidative phosphorylation on the inner mitochondrial cristae. Step 2. Mitochondria synthesize the vast majority of cellular ATP via ATP synthase, functioning as the cellular powerhouses. Answer: Mitochondria. Why not the others: Chloroplasts carry out photosynthesis in plants; endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes lipids and proteins; peroxisomes break down fatty acids and hydrogen peroxide.
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