Question

A patient exhibits a diverse range of symptoms. lab tests reveal that multiple metabolic processes are occurring at sub-normal levels due to the lack of nutrients and molecular building blocks. tests also reveal that cells are not secreting materials normally and have an improper ion balance. these laboratory results can best be explained if which cellular organelle is not functioning properly

Answer 1

The mitochondria are considered the powerhouse of the cell, and usually metabolism at the cellular level is their responsibility.