Which Cellular Organelles Are Responsible for Converting the Energy in Glucose

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which cellular organelles are responsible for converting the energy in glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids into ATP, a form of energy that the cells can use?

• A)Peroxisomes
• B)Lysosomes
• C)Mitochondria
• D)Ribosomes

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