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Which statement best describes energy release in cellular respiration? (1 point)
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Stored chemical energy is broken down and released in the cytoplasm.
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 cytoplasm.

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 mitochondria.

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

Answer 1

The statement that best describes energy release in cellular respiration is:

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

During cellular respiration, the process of breaking down glucose (stored chemical energy) occurs primarily in the mitochondria, where ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is produced and energy is released for use by the cell.