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Eukaryotic cells have a number of specialized membrane-bound organelles. These organelles all have a different role within the cell.Adapted from Plant Cell by Mariana Ruiz Villarreal (CC0) and Animal Cell by MesserWoland and Szczepan1990 (CC BY-SA 3.0)Which organelles are responsible for energy transfer in the cell?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAMitochondria and nucleus.BNucleus and ribosomes.CMitochondria and chloroplast.DChloroplast and ribosomes.

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Eukaryotic cells have a number of specialized membrane-bound organelles. These organelles all have a different role within the cell.Adapted from Plant Cell by Mariana Ruiz Villarreal (CC0) and Animal Cell by MesserWoland and Szczepan1990 (CC BY-SA 3.0)Which organelles are responsible for energy transfer in the cell?Elimination ToolSelect one answerAMitochondria and nucleus.BNucleus and ribosomes.CMitochondria and chloroplast.DChloroplast and ribosomes.

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The organelles responsible for energy transfer in the cell are the Mitochondria and Chloroplast. So, the correct answer is C. Mitochondria and Chloroplast.

Here's why:

  1. Mitochondria: Known as the powerhouse of the cell, mitochondria are responsible for the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the main energy currency of the cell, through a process called cellular respiration.

  2. Chloroplast: This organelle is found in plant cells and some algae and is responsible for photosynthesis. During photosynthesis, chloroplasts capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy stored in glucose, a type of sugar.

The nucleus and ribosomes, while important for other cellular functions (like storing genetic information and protein synthesis, respectively), are not directly involved in energy transfer.

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