When a cell has to endure lasting changes in its environment that require it to actively transport more molecules than normal through the cell membrane, what effect will this have on the mitochondria of the cell? The cell will need

a. fewer mitochondria since the transport proteins will also create ATP.
b. more mitochondria to meet the increased energy demand.
c.more mitochondria to repair damage to the ATP molecules.
d. fewer mitochondria since there will be fewer molecules left in the cell.

Question

When a cell has to endure lasting changes in its environment that require it to actively transport more molecules than normal through the cell membrane,  what effect will this have on the mitochondria of the cell? The cell will need

 a. fewer mitochondria since the transport proteins will also create ATP. 
b. more mitochondria to meet the increased energy demand. 
c.more mitochondria to repair damage to the ATP molecules.
 d. fewer mitochondria since there will be fewer molecules left in the cell.

supernova_sonntag · Answer

What do you think? 
Does active transport require ATP?
:)

saksh1998 · Answer

well since active transport does require ATP the body would need more ATP production which can be achieved if their are more mitochondria are present in the body to increase the overall yield