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What is an important function of mitochondria?

A. Converting chemical energy from ATP into chemical energy in glucose products
B. Converting chemical energy from glucose products into chemical energy in ATP
C. Converting energy from sunlight into chemical energy in glucose products
D. Converting energy from sunlight into chemical energy in ATP

Asked by Sylvie795

Answer (3)

B. Converting chemical energy from glucose products into chemical energy in ATP.

Answered by Ok7707 | 2024-06-10

Plants utilize sunlight during photosynthesis to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose (sugar) and oxygen. This glucose has energy stored in its chemical bonds

Answered by shellhott224 | 2024-06-10

The important function of mitochondria is to convert chemical energy from glucose products into ATP through cellular respiration. This involves several steps including glycolysis and the citric acid cycle. Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
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Answered by Ok7707 | 2025-06-12

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