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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Mitochondrial dysfunction is most likely to affect tissues with:
Options
A High energy demand
Correct Answer
B Low protein content
C Short life span
D Minimal oxygen usage
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Tissues like heart muscle, brain neurons, and skeletal muscle have very high ATP requirements. They are packed with mitochondria and are therefore especially vulnerable to defects in mitochondrial function.

Hint

Think of organs that never rest.

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