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  • Mitochondria: How They Convert Glucose into Energy (ATP)
    Mitochondria convert the energy stored in glucose into a form that the cell can use, which is ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

    Here's a breakdown of the process:

    * Glucose: This is a sugar that is the primary source of energy for most cells.

    * Mitochondria: These are organelles within cells that are responsible for cellular respiration.

    * Cellular Respiration: This is a series of chemical reactions that break down glucose and release energy in the form of ATP.

    * ATP: This is a molecule that acts as the cell's energy currency.

    So, the answer is glucose.

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