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In eukaryotic cells, aerobic respiration occurs in organelles called

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the mitochondria

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Through aerobic respiration (respiration requiring oxygen), the mitochondria breaks down glucose, with the use of oxygen, to produce ATP energy. Unlike anaerobic respiration, which occurs in the cytoplasm and produces less ATP energy, aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria and produces more ATP energy.

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