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

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Answered by ItzVash003
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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.

Answered by samiyashaikh16
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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.

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