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

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

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

Stored chemical energy can be used immediately and is released in the mitochondria.

Stored chemical energy can be used immediately and is released in the cytoplasm.

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

Explanation: Although glycolysis (partial breakdown) occurs in the cytoplasm, most energy from glucose is released during the Krebs cycle and electron transport chain in the mitochondria.