Question

Excess energy generated inside a mitochondrion is stored in
(a) DNA
(b) ADP
(c) ATP
(d) NADP

Answer 1

Answer:

OPTION C- ATP

Explanation:

In the matrix of mitochondria the reactions known as the citric acid or Krebs cycle produce a chemical called NADH. NADH is then used by enzymes embedded in the mitochondrial inner membrane to generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP). In ATP the energy is stored in the form of chemical bonds.