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Question:

Which of the following cell organelles is responsible for extracting energy from carbohydrates to form ATP?

Chloroplast

Mitochondrion

Lysosome

Ribosome

Solution:

Mitochondria are the organelles that oxidize the pyruvic acid (formed by the glycolysis of glucose) and produce energy in the form of ATP. These also store the energy for future use.