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Studies have shown that some medications can damage mitochondria. Which of the following would you predict to be the most likely long-term effect on an organism with damaged mitochondria?

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the mitochondria is the energy source for the cell, its heavily involved in production of ATP. the ribosomes also help with making proteins and determining what the each protein function will be. you didn't list the options, does this help you figure out which one of the following is the answer
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The organism would suffer as its cells would be less able to provide the energy needed to carry out life functions.

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