The roadrunner has been struggling to run at its usual speed and catch prey due to a drought in the area. Complete the following statements by selecting the correct answer choices for each blank:

Question

(6 points)
The organelle responsible for producing energy for the roadrunner's muscles is the
. When this organelle does not work efficiently, the roadrunner cannot produce enough
, making it difficult to run fast.

Another structure affected by dehydration is the
. When this structure cannot retain water properly, the cells lose their
, which weakens their structure and function.

Because of these organelle problems, the roadrunner's muscles do not have enough
and the cells are
, leading to slower running speed.

Answer 1

The organelle responsible for producing energy for the roadrunner's muscles is the mitochondria. When this organelle does not work efficiently, the roadrunner cannot produce enough ATP (adenosine triphosphate), making it difficult to run fast.

Another structure affected by dehydration is the cell membrane. When this structure cannot retain water properly, the cells lose their turgor pressure, which weakens their structure and function.

Because of these organelle problems, the roadrunner's muscles do not have enough energy (ATP) and the cells are dehydrated, leading to slower running speed.