A doctor is looking at a patient’s blood under a microscope. She notices several cells with malfunctioning mitochondria. Why is this important? Check all that apply.

Mitochondria help cells produce the energy they need to function. If they malfunction, cells may become unhealthy, and unhealthy cells can contribute to diseased tissue or unhealthy organs. Mitochondria do not carry oxygen around the body; red blood cells carry oxygen using hemoglobin.

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