If ATP Is Made in the Mitochondria, How Does It

question 73

Multiple Choice

If ATP is made in the mitochondria, how does it provide energy for reactions in the cytoplasm of the cell?

• A) ATP diffuses into the cytoplasm through large pores in the outer membrane of the mitochondria out.
• B) ATP is used to make glucose, which is transported to the cytoplasm.
• C) ATP is pumped out from the intermembrane space of the mitochondria to the cytoplasm.
• D) The energy in ATP is converted to NADH, which travels to the cytoplasm.
• E) ATP is converted to ADP, which is transported to the cytoplasm and converted back to ATP.

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