An organism ingests a toxin that damages the mitochondria of its cells.

Which function of the mitochondria might be inhibited in the cell?

Choose 1 answer:

Choose 1 answer:

(Choice A)

A

Disposing of damaged cell parts

(Choice B)

B

Converting energy stored in sugar to ATP

(Choice C)

C

Creating proteins

(Choice D)

D

Producing sugar from sunlight

B. Converting energy stored in sugar to ATP.

Explanation:

Mitochondria is an important organelle of the cell. It is also called power house of the cell because it genetates energy from the glucose molecule in the process of respiration. In respiration, energy is released from the food in the mitochondria of the cell with the addition of oxygen. The energy is produced in the form of Adenine tri phosphate (ATP). So if the mitochondria damage, the cell will not survive.