Question

True or False: The mitochondria needs oxygen to break down glucose

Answer 1

Answer:

Mitochondria (singular: mitochondrion) convert chemical energy into energy that our cells can actually use. This process is called cellular respiration. The mitochondria use it to turn glucose and oxygen into a high-energy molecule called ATP.

Answer 2

Answer:

false

Explanation:

The initial breakdown of glucose occurs in the cell cytoplasm. This is an anaerobic reaction of cellular respiration, meaning that it does not require oxygen.