Question

animal cell
which is the function of the organelle?
a. to build sugars and absorb energy
b. to make lipids
c. to break down sugars and release energy

Explanation:

The organelle pointed to is a mitochondrion, the powerhouse of the animal cell. It performs cellular respiration, which breaks down glucose (sugars) to produce usable energy in the form of ATP. Option A describes chloroplasts (not present in animal cells), option B describes the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.

Answer:

C. to break down sugars and release energy