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Question 16 Dr Injectus treats an animal cell with a chemical that destroys the cell's mitochondria. As a result of his action, which of the cell's processes will most likely be stopped? a fermentation b aerobic respiration c enzyme production d photosynthesis

Answer 1

If Dr. Injectus destroys the cell's mitochondria, the process that will most likely be stopped is **b) aerobic respiration**. Mitochondria are the organelles responsible for producing ATP through aerobic respiration, which requires oxygen and is a key process for energy production in most eukaryotic cells. Fermentation can still occur in the absence of mitochondria, and while enzyme production and photosynthesis may be affected indirectly, they are not directly dependent on the presence of mitochondria.