The mitochondria of aerobic organisms use 95% of all oxygen consumed by the body in the synthesis of:

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing the majority of the ATP in the body, which is used as a source of energy for various functions. The process of producing ATP, known as cellular respiration, requires oxygen as a final electron acceptor. Therefore, the mitochondria use oxygen to generate ATP, not for the synthesis of DNA, proteins, or carbohydrates.

The Mitochondria of Aerobic Organisms Use 95% of All Oxygen