NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 40

Question: Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for extracting energy from carbohydrates to form ATP?

Options:

A) Mitochondrion

B) Lysosome

C) Ribosome

D) Chloroplast

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • The mitochondrion is the cell organelle responsible for extracting energy from carbohydrates to form ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the primary energy carrier in cells. This process is known as cellular respiration.