Intestinal cells absorb glucose via active transport. What would happen if all the mitochondria within these intestinal cells were destroyed?
A) Glucose absorption would increase.
B) The cells would switch to sucrose.
C) Glucose absorption would decrease.
D) Glucose absorption would not be affected.
E) Glucose absorption would be slow at first and then increase.

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Active transport requires energy, typically in the form of ATP, which is produced by mitochondria. Without mitochondria, the cells would not have the energy to absorb glucose effectively, leading to a decrease in glucose absorption.

Intestinal Cells Absorb Glucose Via Active Transport