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Which of the following statements is true about mitochondria?

A.They are the site of energy ATP) production in both animal and plant cells
B.They provide photosynthesis in plants C.They are the site of energy (ATP) production in in animal cells
D.They are the site of energy (ATP) production in plant cells

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Mitochondria are the sites of the reactions of oxidative phosphorylation, which result in the formation of ATP. The size and coding capacity of the mitochondrial DNA varies considerably in different organisms, and encodes rRNAs, tRNAs and essential mitochondrial proteins.

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