When viewed through a microscope, one characteristic of living cells is that their internal structures move. Which two organelles are most directly responsible for this motion we see?
A) cell membrane and nucleus
B) ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum
C) centrioles and cell wall
D) mitochondria and cytoskeleton
E) chloroplasts and lysosomes

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing the energy needed for cell movement, while the cytoskeleton is a network of protein fibers that allow for cell shape and movement. Together, they are responsible for the motion we see in living cells.

When Viewed Through a Microscope, One Characteristic of Living Cells