What statement best compares photosynthesis and cellular respiration? a. photosynthesis breaks down sugars to release energy, while cellular respiration stores energy as sugars. b. both photosynthesis and cellular respiration take place during the light and during the dark. c. both photosynthesis and cellular respiration break down sugars to release chemical energy. d. photosynthesis only takes place in the light, while cellular respiration takes place in the light and dark.

C. Photosynthesis only takes place in the light, while cellular respiration takes place in the light and dark.

Explanation:

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Mitochondria is the cell organelle that produced the energy that is needed in the body system in form of atp, that is why it is called the power house of the cell. energy is needed by the living organisms to carry out the activities which sustain life.  if the mitochondria is destroyed atp will not be produced. if the mitochondria is destroyed, energy production will stop and the affected living organism will not have the energy to carry out the necessary life processes; this will lead to the death of the organism.