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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

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To determine which statements best explain how organelles A and B work together to maintain cellular homeostasis, let's clarify their functions:

  • Mitochondria (likely Organelle A): Responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration, which uses glucose and oxygen to release energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

  • Chloroplasts (likely Organelle B): Responsible for photosynthesis, which uses sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

With this in mind, the following statements would be applicable:

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

  2. Organelle B is the chloroplast and is responsible for creating sugar and oxygen. (Correct if B is chloroplast)

  3. Organelle B is the mitochondria and is the site of cellular respiration. (Incorrect if B is chloroplast)

  4. Organelle A is the chloroplast and is the site of photosynthesis. (Incorrect if A is mitochondria)

  5. Organelle A takes in oxygen and glucose while Organelle B releases oxygen and glucose. (This statement is misinterpreted; A (mitochondria) takes in oxygen and glucose for respiration, while B (chloroplast) produces glucose and releases oxygen.)

The following statements are correct given the typical functions of the organelles:

  • 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.

Overall, these organelles work together to maintain cellular homeostasis through their roles in energy conversion and nutrient cycling.