Question

Which statement describes the role of a mitochondrion in providing a body with energy?

It stores glucose that is taken from food so that respiration can happen later.
It combines blood and oxygen so that energy can be released from glucose.
It is the site where oxygen combines with small molecules and releases large amounts of energy.
It is the site where food is broken down into small molecules and amounts of energy

Answer 1

It stores glucose that is taken from food so that respiration can happen later.