Here's a breakdown:
* Glycolysis: The first stage of cellular respiration occurs in the cytoplasm. It breaks down glucose into pyruvate.
* Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle): This stage takes place within the mitochondria, specifically in the mitochondrial matrix.
* Electron Transport Chain: The final stage of cellular respiration occurs within the inner mitochondrial membrane, where electrons are passed from molecule to molecule, releasing energy.
Therefore, cellular respiration is not confined to a single location but rather spans multiple compartments within a eukaryotic cell.
