Cellular respiration occurs in the
A) nucleus.
B) chloroplasts.
C) flagella.
D) mitochondria.
E) cell membranes.

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells break down glucose to release energy that can be used by the cell. This process occurs in the mitochondria, which are structures within the cell that are responsible for the production of energy. The other options listed (nucleus, chloroplasts, flagella, and cell membranes) are not directly involved in the process of cellular respiration.

Cellular Respiration Occurs in the