Question

Explain in your own words why defects in this energy producing organelle would lead to the symptoms seen in nicole.

Answer 1

The defects in the mitochondria are leading to Nicole’s symptoms due to her body not receiving the proper energy provided by the mitochondria to sustain her body and its func±ons. The parts of the body that require the most energy, such as the heart, brain, muscles, lungs and GI tract would be most affected, which explains why Nicole is having these symptoms.