Question

A large portion of cellular respiration happens in the mithocondria. For this reason, the mithocondria are known colloquially as the "powerhouses of the cell" Which body organ could be best compared to the mithocondria?A) the brain because it controls the bodyB) the lungs because they add oxygen to the bodyC) the stomach because it breaks down nutrients and releases energy for the bodyD) the heart because it pumps nutrients around the body

Answer 1

Cell biology: Mitochondria, aerobic respiration.

Human biology

Cellular respiration is the process through which the cell obtains energy (ATP) from breaking down nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

So, if we want to compare an organ with the mitochondria, where most of the cellular respiration occurs, we need to look for an organ that provides energy to the body. The closest one would be the stomach, that breaks do