Question

you read in an article that a new compound has been discovered that prevents atp production in eukaryotic cells. based on this information, consider what cellular machinery and which types of cells would be affected if treated with the compound. which of the following statements correctly predict what may happen in this scenario and correctly explain why? correct answer(s) plant cells would be affected because they contain mitochondria. bacterial cells would be affected because they contain mitochondria. plant cells would be affected because they contain chloroplasts. animal cells would be affected because they contain mitochondria. bacterial cells would not be affected because they are not eukaryotic. animal cells would be affected because they contain chloroplasts.

Explanation:

ATP production in eukaryotic cells is largely associated with mitochondria. Plant and animal cells are eukaryotic and have mitochondria, so they would be affected by a compound that prevents ATP production in eukaryotic cells. Bacterial cells are prokaryotic and lack mitochondria, so they would not be affected. Chloroplasts are mainly involved in photosynthesis and not the main site of ATP - production targeted here for eukaryotic cells in general.

Answer:

Plant cells would be affected because they contain mitochondria.
Animal cells would be affected because they contain mitochondria.
Bacterial cells would not be affected because they are not eukaryotic.