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Could an organism survive without its mitochondria if all the other organelles were present?
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β 7y ago
Primordial bacteria have no organelles. They represent the stage of evolution before organelles were acquired. Organelles (probably) began as infectious bacteria invading ameoba-like cells. If the host didn't kill them off and they didn't kill the host then the bacteria become a sort of parasitic organelle. These can be removed without too much harm to the host. In fact the host would probably benefit by their removal. If the parasitic bacteria them started to provide some service to the host cell then the host benefits from their presence. If the service they provide duplicates some basic process of the host then the host will 'forget' how to do the service itself and rely solely on its (now) symbiotic organelles. This is a very common facet of living things: if you don't use a certain ability then you lose it. Removal of the organelles at this stage would be fatal to the host.
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β 15y ago
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β 14y agono, mitochondria convert the sugar, can give it(the cell)
Nutrients (food) to mainly keep it fresh and alive.
Without cells mitochondria can't do its job.
Without mitochondria cells can't do their job either
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β 8y agoIf energy is supplied from out. Otherwise it cannot survive
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Which organisms do NOT depend on mitochondria to survive?
All living organisms except procayotes require mitochondria to survive. Viruses are not living and they do not have any organelles.
Do both plant and animal cells have Mitochondria?
Absolutely. The mitochondria are the basic energy creating organelles for the cell. Without them, the cell would die. A plant cell could probably survive off its chloroplasts, but its definently not a given.
How does the environment determine where an organism can survive?
how does the environmental determine where an organism can survive
The fittest is the organism that can what?
The fittest is the organism that can survive where others cannot dare survive.
What organisms do NOT depend on mitochondria to survive?
Prokaryotes and anerobic bacteria respire anerobically.So they do not depend on mitochondria.
Could a cell survive without its mitochondria if all the organelles were there?
no
Which organisms do NOT depend on mitochondria to survive?
All living organisms except procayotes require mitochondria to survive. Viruses are not living and they do not have any organelles.
What organelles does mitochondria need to survive?
organelles need many things to survive but they mostly need energy, water, mineral's, and vitamins
Could the cells survive without its mitochondria if all the other organelles were present?
no, mitochondria convert the sugar, can give it(the cell) Nutrients (food) to mainly keep it fresh and alive. Without cells mitochondria can't do its job. Without mitochondria cells can't do their job either
What does the organelles do in the cell for the human?
organelles control, support, and supply the cell so it can survive. some organelle are the nucleus, mitochondria, vacuole, golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum.
Do both plant and animal cells have Mitochondria?
Absolutely. The mitochondria are the basic energy creating organelles for the cell. Without them, the cell would die. A plant cell could probably survive off its chloroplasts, but its definently not a given.
What is an organism that can survive with or without oxygen?
Facultative anaerobes can survive without oxygen but will use oxygen if it is present.
What is lethal mutation?
When lethal genes are present in the organism's chromosomes, the organism is unable to survive. Semi Lethal genes are harmful to the organism but does not cause Death. E.g Huntington Chorea in human
How does an environment determine where an organism can survive?
how does the environmental determine where an organism can survive
How does the environment determine where an organism can survive?
how does the environmental determine where an organism can survive
Why does every living organism depend on respiration?
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Would an animal cell be able to survive without mitochondria?
No, mitochondria convert the sugar into the chemical currency a cell can use called ATP If there is another way to produce energy. If they are respiring anaerobically,they do not need mitochondria
