A young child who suffers from a metabolic disease is always tired and fatigued. Which of the following organelles is most likely malfunctioning in this disease?
A) lysosomes
B) Golgi apparatus
C) mitochondria
D) smooth endoplasmic reticulum

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell because they produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell. A malfunction in mitochondria would lead to decreased energy production, explaining the symptoms of tiredness and fatigue in the child.

A Young Child Who Suffers from a Metabolic Disease Is