Which of the following is a benefit associated with the use of energy producing technologies excluding the burning of fossil fuels? a. reduced water use b. reduced air pollution c. reduced habitat loss d. all of the above

The burning of fossil fuels requires a lot of water in order to generate the steam which turns the turbines. It also creates emissions through the burning of fuels. Obtainng coal, gas and oil to burn also causes the loss of habitat. We can therefore assume that the correct answer for this question is therefore D: 'All of the above'.

Mitochondria produce atp, a high energy compound. atp is used for all sorts of enzyme-mediated reactions, such as making proteins/nucleotides/etc, certain compounds cross the cell membrane, muscles move, etc.  without this source of energy, a cell will die. it will not be able to repair itself, defend against pathogens, etc.