A group of mutations, known as MT-ND1
MT-ND1
, have been identified in mitochondrial DNA
DNA
. These mutations are associated with a number of debilitating diseases stemming from the production of nonfunctional proteins in the mitochondria.

Which of the following cellular deficiencies would most likely be related to these MT-ND1
MT-ND1
mutations?








The cell is unable to synthesize most proteins required for normal cell functions.
0
A




The cell is unable to break down toxic materials and would accumulate large volumes of these materials.
0
B




The cell is able to synthesize proteins, but the proteins would not fold properly and would not contain the correct molecular tags for export from the cell.
0
C




The cell is unable to complete reactions related to electron transport and ATP
ATP
production