If Dr. Injectus destroys the cell's mitochondria, the process that will most likely be stopped is b) aerobic respiration. Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, as they are responsible for producing ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through aerobic respiration. This process requires oxygen and is essential for energy production in eukaryotic cells. The other processes listed (photosynthesis, enzyme production, and osmosis) do not primarily occur in mitochondria and would not be directly affected by their destruction.
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
photosynthesis
b
aerobic respiration
c
enzyme production
d
osmosis
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