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AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt

During aerobic respiration in a eukaryotic cell, which process produces most of the ATP?

A.Transcription and RNA processing inside the nucleus

B.Oxidative phosphorylation at the inner mitochondrial membrane

C.Protein modification and sorting in the Golgi apparatus

D.Translation by ribosomes attached to the rough endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation

Core Concept

Glycolysis in the cytosol produces a small amount of ATP, but most ATP from aerobic respiration is generated by oxidative phosphorylation across the inner mitochondrial membrane.

Correct Answer

BOxidative phosphorylation at the inner mitochondrial membrane

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