Which of the Following Structures Converts Energy from Nutrients into ATP

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures converts energy from nutrients into ATP that then provides energy for use by the body cells?

• A) Golgi apparatus
• B) ATP
• C) Ribosomes
• D) Mitochondria

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Definitions:

Molecular Evolution

The process by which genetic material undergoes changes in its molecular structure and sequences over generations.

BRCA1 Gene

A gene that produces a protein responsible for repairing DNA, where mutations can lead to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

Chromosome

A long, continuous thread of DNA that contains numerous genes and regulatory information, present in the nucleus of most living cells.

BRCA1 Gene

A gene that produces a protein playing a key role in repairing damaged DNA; mutations in BRCA1 can significantly increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.