Why is it important where cellular respiration occurs?

Answer 1

In human lungs. Because lungs is the only part where cellular respiration takes. This is the only part that helps in take in oxygen, utilize it to other parts and then give off Carbon Dioxide.

Answer 2

Cellular respiration must take place in the mitochondria as this organelle contains the necessary enzymes and structures required for the process to occur efficiently. The mitochondria is where the majority of ATP, the cell's energy currency, is produced through aerobic respiration. Without proper functioning mitochondria, cells would not be able to generate enough energy to sustain life.