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Which statement best describes energy release in cellular respiration? (1 point)
A) Stored chemical energy is broken down and released in the cytoplasm.
B) Stored chemical energy is broken down and released in the mitochondria.
C) Stored chemical energy can be used immediately and is released in the cytoplasm.
D) Stored chemical energy can be used immediately and is released in the mitochondria.
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D) Stored chemical energy can be used immediately and is released in the mitochondria.
Explanation: Most ATP (usable energy) is produced in the mitochondria by the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation (glycolysis in the cytoplasm yields a small amount). The ATP produced is immediately usable by the cell.
Explanation: Most ATP (usable energy) is produced in the mitochondria by the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation (glycolysis in the cytoplasm yields a small amount). The ATP produced is immediately usable by the cell.
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