For Aerobic Glucose Breakdown to Take Place, Two- and Three-Carbon

question 69

Multiple Choice

For aerobic glucose breakdown to take place, two- and three-carbon fragments must enter which cell organelle to be broken down into carbon dioxide and water?

• A) Nucleus
• B) Mitochondria
• C) Golgi body
• D) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Definitions:

Mechanisms

The structural or functional parts of a system that bring about a particular outcome or effect.

Protein Pumps

Membrane proteins that use energy to transport ions or molecules across cell membranes.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, an organic compound that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation, and chemical synthesis.

Extracellular Matrix

A complex network of proteins and carbohydrates surrounding cells, providing structural and biochemical support.