A selective poison that blocked the function of the mitochondria was used on a group of cells.Which of the following processes would most likely be interrupted by the presence of this poison?

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Active transport requires energy, which is primarily generated by the mitochondria through oxidative phosphorylation. Blockage of mitochondrial function would therefore interrupt the process of active transport. The other processes listed (diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion, and filtration) do not require energy directly from the mitochondria and would not be as affected by a mitochondrial poison.

A Selective Poison That Blocked the Function of the Mitochondria