#Question id: 2558
#Unit 2. Cellular Organization
A young dog has never had much energy. He is brought to a veterinarian for help, and she decides to conduct several diagnostic tests. She discovers that the dog's mitochondria can use only fatty acids and amino acids for respiration, and his cells produce more lactate than normal. Of the following, which is the best explanation of the dog's condition?
#Question id: 2559
#Unit 2. Cellular Organization
Even though plants cells carry out photosynthesis, they still use their mitochondria for oxidation of pyruvate. Under what conditions will plant cell mitochondria be active in this process?
#Question id: 2560
#Unit 2. Cellular Organization
In a liver cell detoxifying alcohol and some other poisons, the enzymes of the peroxisome remove hydrogen from these molecules and ________.
#Question id: 2561
#Unit 2. Cellular Organization
Tay-Sachs disease is a human genetic abnormality that results in cells accumulating and becoming clogged with very large, complex, undigested lipids. Which cellular organelle is most likely defective in this condition?
#Question id: 2562
#Unit 2. Cellular Organization
Which of the following statements is true of steroid receptors?
#Question id: 2563
#Unit 2. Cellular Organization
The eyes and the respiratory tract are both protected against infections by ________.