The main location for ATP production is:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Mitochondria
Explanation:
· Mitochondria are called the " powerhouses of the cell" because they produce ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) through cellular respiration.
· ATP is the energy currency of cells, required for all biological processes.
Information Booster:
· Mitochondria perform aerobic respiration.
· Have double membranes and their own DNA.
· ATP is produced in the inner mitochondrial membrane (Cristae).
· Found in large numbers in muscle and nerve cells.
· ATP synthase enzyme is involved in oxidative phosphorylation.
· Mitochondria are semi-autonomous organelles.
Additional Information:
· Plastids – Involved in photosynthesis (chloroplasts), not ATP production primarily.
· Nucleus – Controls cell activities and contains DNA; not involved in ATP synthesis.
· Peroxisome – Involved in fatty acid metabolism and detoxification, not ATP production.