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Where does aerobic respiration occur?

Posted February 8, 2024

ATP Cell Signaling Cellular Processes Cellular Structures and Organelles Physiological Probes

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Aerobic respiration occurs in the mitochondria of eukaryotic cells. It is common in humans, birds, animals and other mammals and in most plants.

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