Question

question 1
8 points
the membranous organelle that functions to convert energy in food into usable energy (atp) ..
a nucleus
b chloroplast
c mitochondria
d golgi apparatus
e rough endoplasmic reticulum
f smooth endoplasmic reticulum

question 2
8 points
the membranous organelle that functions to convert sunlight into usable energy (food) .
a nucleus
b chloroplast
c mitochondria
d golgi apparatus
e rough endoplasmic reticulum
f smooth endoplasmic reticulum

Explanation:

Question 1

To solve this, we analyze each organelle:

• A. Nucleus: Stores genetic material, not energy conversion.
• B. Chloroplast: Converts sunlight to food (photosynthesis), not food to ATP.
• C. Mitochondria: Known as the "powerhouse," converts food energy to ATP (cellular respiration).
• D. Golgi apparatus: Modifies and packages proteins, no energy conversion.
• E. Rough ER: Involved in protein synthesis, no energy conversion.
• F. Smooth ER: Involved in lipid synthesis, no energy conversion.

Analyzing each organelle:

• A. Nucleus: Stores DNA, not energy conversion.
• B. Chloroplast: Contains chlorophyll, converts sunlight to food (glucose) via photosynthesis.
• C. Mitochondria: Converts food to ATP, not sunlight to food.
• D. Golgi apparatus: Processes proteins, no energy conversion.
• E. Rough ER: Makes proteins, no energy conversion.
• F. Smooth ER: Makes lipids, no energy conversion.

Answer:

C. Mitochondria

Question 2