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

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During active transport, molecules or ions are pumped against the concentration gradient. This requires the use of ATP energy, which is made by the cell in the mitochondria. If the mitochondria were destroyed, the energy needed for active transport would be greatly reduced.

Intestinal Cells Absorb Glucose Via Facilitated Diffusion