Which statement BEST describes how the organelles labeled Y and Z work together to maintain homeostasis in the cell? A. Organelle Y creates sugar and oxygen, which organelle Z uses to release energy. B. Organelle Z creates sugar and oxygen, which organelle Y uses to release energy. C. Organelle Y creates protein for food, which organelle Z uses to release energy. D. Organelle Z creates protein for food, which organelle Y uses to release energy.

Answer 1

To accurately answer your question, we typically need to know the identities of organelles Y and Z. However, based on common knowledge in cell biology, we can make a few educated guesses.

• If organelle Y is the chloroplast and organelle Z is the mitochondrion, then the correct statement would be A: Organelle Y (chloroplast) creates sugar and oxygen through photosynthesis, which organelle Z (mitochondrion) uses to release energy via cellular respiration.

• If organelle Y is the mitochondrion and organelle Z is the chloroplast, the correct answer would be B (but it would be less common in typical cellular contexts).

• If both organelles were involved in the production and use of proteins, we would need to reconsider based on the functions of ribosomes and Golgi apparatus.

Since the most likely scenario involves chloroplasts and mitochondria, the best answer is likely A.

If you can provide more context or clarify which organelles Y and Z represent, a more specific answer could be given.