Question

A mutation occurs that prevents a cell from taking in the glucose that it needs for energy production. What is most likely to happen?
A tumor will form.
The cell will divide uncontrollably.
The cell will die.
Nutrients are stolen from normal cells nearby.

Answer 1

The cell will die.

Without glucose uptake it cannot produce sufficient ATP to maintain essential functions (ion gradients, macromolecule synthesis). Loss of energy leads to failure of homeostasis and ultimately cell death (necrosis or apoptosis).