In a person with a mitochondrial disease in which the mitochondria do not produce enough energy for the cell,which organs would most likely be affected?
A)muscles
B)liver
C)skin
D)stomach
E)ovaries/testes

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Mitochondria are responsible for energy production in cells, and cells with high energy demands such as muscle cells are most affected by a mitochondrial disease. The liver and stomach also have high energy demands, so they may be affected to a lesser extent, but not as much as muscles. Skin and reproductive organs have lower energy demands and are less likely to be affected by a mitochondrial disease.

In a Person with a Mitochondrial Disease in Which the Mitochondria