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ATP is synthesized mainly in the:

Answer: Mitochondria.

  • A Nucleus
  • B Ribosome
  • C Mitochondria
  • D Endoplasmic reticulum

Correct answer: C. Mitochondria

Explanation: The majority of ATP is produced in mitochondria during aerobic respiration (oxidative phosphorylation).

Labeled diagram of an animal cell showing nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and other organelles

Animal cell structure with major organelles labeled. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Cell theory, prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells, organelles and their functions. Foundation of all biology.

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