The organelles in the image below are both essential in helping the cell maintain homeostasis. Which statements best explain how organelles labeled A and B work together to maintain cellular homeostasis? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY



Responses

Organelle A is the mitochondria and is responsible for releasing energy in the form of ATP
Organelle A is the mitochondria and is responsible for releasing energy in the form of ATP

Organelle B is the chloroplast and is responsible for creating sugar and oxygen
Organelle B is the chloroplast and is responsible for creating sugar and oxygen

Organelle A is the chloroplast and is the site of photosynthesis
Organelle A is the chloroplast and is the site of photosynthesis

Organelle B is the mitochondria and is the site of cellular respiration
Organelle B is the mitochondria and is the site of cellular respiration

Organelle A takes in oxygen and glucose while Organelle B releases oxygen and glucose

1 answer

To accurately assess how the organelles maintain cellular homeostasis, let’s clarify their functions. The mitochondria (typically associated with energy production) and chloroplasts (typically associated with photosynthesis) interact to maintain the energy flow and balance in the cell.

From the statements provided, the following are correct based on the roles of these organelles:

  1. Organelle A is the mitochondria and is responsible for releasing energy in the form of ATP.

    • This statement is true. Mitochondria convert nutrients into energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.
  2. Organelle B is the chloroplast and is responsible for creating sugar and oxygen.

    • This statement is true. Chloroplasts perform photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy stored as glucose and releasing oxygen as a by-product.
  3. Organelle B is the mitochondria and is the site of cellular respiration.

    • This statement is true. Mitochondria are indeed the sites of cellular respiration where ATP is generated from glucose and oxygen.

Thus, the following statements accurately explain how the organelles work together to maintain homeostasis:

  • Organelle A is the mitochondria and is responsible for releasing energy in the form of ATP.
  • Organelle B is the chloroplast and is responsible for creating sugar and oxygen.
  • Organelle B is the mitochondria and is the site of cellular respiration.

The last statement regarding Organelle A taking in oxygen and glucose while Organelle B releases them is misleading as it does not accurately reflect the distinct roles of each organelle.

Therefore, select the following responses:

  • Organelle A is the mitochondria and is responsible for releasing energy in the form of ATP.
  • Organelle B is the chloroplast and is responsible for creating sugar and oxygen.
  • Organelle B is the mitochondria and is the site of cellular respiration.