Which statement best describes energy release in cellular respiration?

Question

Options:
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
Stored chemical energy is broken down and released in the cytoplasm

Answer 1

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