Oxygen enters a cell primarily through the cell membrane, which facilitates passive diffusion. Once inside, oxygen is utilized by mitochondria, the organelles responsible for cellular respiration, where it plays a crucial role in producing ATP. Additionally, the endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus may be involved in processing and transporting proteins that facilitate metabolic functions related to oxygen utilization.
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