Which of the Following Negative Situations Could Be Caused by the Similarity

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following negative situations could be caused by the similarity between mitochondria and bacteria?

• A) Vincent's Staphylococcus skin infection cannot be treated because the only effective antibiotic has too many toxic side effects.
• B) Alexander suffers from myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers, a mitochondrial disease.
• C) Lauren inherited complex I deficiency, a mitochondrial disease that inhibits her mitochondria from producing enough energy in certain organs of her body.
• D) Sally was born with a pyruvate decarboxylase deficiency that prevents her mitochondria from functioning properly, resulting in severe mental retardation.

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Definitions:

Ethical Choice

Decision-making based on moral principles and values, aiming to do what is right and beneficial.

Instrumental Stage

Instrumental stage refers to a phase where actions are performed primarily for the purpose of achieving an external goal or reward, often discussed in the context of moral development.

Moral Development

The process through which individuals develop proper attitudes and behaviors toward other people in society, based on social and cultural norms, rules, and laws.

Avoid Punishment

A behavior modification strategy motivated by the desire to evade consequences or negative outcomes.