Question

1. use analogies think of an example from your own life such as school, sports, or an extracurricular activity. develop an analogy to explain why specialization and communication are as important to that activity as they are to a cell.
2. explain the relationship among homeostasis, defective mitochondria, and the symptoms caused by lhon.

Explanation:

For question 5: In a school play, different actors have specialized roles (like lead, supporting, etc.) and need to communicate well to put on a great show, just as cells have specialized functions and need to communicate.
For question 6: Homeostasis is the body's stable internal state. Mitochondria produce energy. In Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), defective mitochondria disrupt energy - production. This disruption affects homeostasis and leads to symptoms like vision loss as the body's normal balance and functions are impaired.

Answer:

1. In a school play, actors have specialized roles and need communication to succeed, similar to cells.
2. Defective mitochondria in LHON disrupt homeostasis, causing symptoms like vision loss.