Question

The mitochondrion in a cell is most like a(n)_________ in its function.
A) brain
B) brick
C) engine
D) rusty nail

Answer 1

C . respiration and energy production happens in the mitochondria.like an engine, fuel in, energy out

Answer 2

Answer;

Engine

The mitochondrion in a cell is most like an Engine in its function.

Explanation;

-Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell. They are organelles that act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell. The biochemical processes of the cell are known as cellular respiration.

-Cellular respiration is a metabolic pathway that breaks down glucose and produces ATP. The stages of cellular respiration include glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, the citric acid or Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.