Consider the case where a mutation occurs that disrupts translation in a single human mitochondrion found in the oocyte participating in fertilization. What is the likely impact of this mutation on the offspring arising from this oocyte?

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Everyone. Let's take a look at this question together which of the following functions can be significantly affected if the mitochondrial gene is disrupted by mutation. So we know that the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the still in that it supplies the cell with A T. P. Which we know that that A T. P. Is the energy that is needed by the cell to conduct it's functions and processes. And we know that the production of a teepee so eight ep production is dependent on aerobic cellular respiration. And so if we have that mutation that disrupts that mitochondrial gene, we're not able to produce a T. P. And aerobic cellular respiration is significantly affected. And so answer choice A is the correct answer. Because when we have that mutation in the mitochondria gene or the powerhouse of the cell which supplies the cell with A T. P. The A. T. P. Production is disrupted and we have a disruption in aerobic cellular respiration. So answer choice A is the correct answer. I hope you found this video to be helpful. Thank you and goodbye.