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Generally, key enzymes are involved in a large pathway with lots of other enzymes and molecules. If the enzyme was involved in metabolism/catabolism, then there will be a build-up of the intermediate molecule it acts upon, this can sometimes be toxic to the cell and end up in it apoptosing (dying). If the enzyme is involved in cell division or creating proteins/DNA, then it tends to fail passing the regulations within the cell that allow it to divide by mitosis, it will then die in the same way by apoptosis. So I would say that generally, if it lacks a key enzyme, it will probably not be functional and enter programmed cell death (PCD) by apoptosis, they do not always die however. In a genetic disease called phenylketonuria, cells cannot produce the functional enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase and although it can be detrimental, babies can develop to be completely normal adults if they are put on a specialised diet. In this case it is because without the enzyme, a toxic intermediate molecule builds up which impairs brain development and so reduce the intake of that molecule in your diet and your brain develops fine.
I hope this is OK, as a summary, most cells would die, some would be OK but it is likely to result in other problems.
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How might a plant cell affect if it lacked chloroplasts?
If a plant cell lacked chloroplasts, then it would compare to "a human without a heart"
What would happen if a plant cell lacked mitocondria?
A plant cell lacking mitochondria would not be able to generate the energy it needs through cellular respiration. This would severely impact its ability to perform essential functions, leading to cell death and eventual death of the plant. Mitochondria are crucial for producing ATP, the molecule used for energy in cells.
What would be the result if a play cell had chloroplast but lacked mitochondria?
No respiration will take place. Cell will not get energy
What would an enzyme do in a cell?
it lowers activation energy.
What would happen to a cell that lacked lysosomes?
A cell without lysosomes would struggle to break down and recycle cellular waste, resulting in the accumulation of damaged organelles and molecules. This could impair cellular function, leading to cell death or dysfunction. Additionally, the cell would have reduced capacity for intracellular digestion, nutrient processing, and response to stress or infections.
If a cells nucleus lacked chromatin what would happen?
If a cell's nucleus lacked chromatin, the cell would likely not be able to properly package and organize its DNA. Chromatin is responsible for condensing and organizing DNA, and without it, the DNA may become unraveled and more susceptible to damage. This could lead to problems with gene expression, replication, and overall stability of the genetic material in the cell.
How many copies of one enzyme are in a cell?
Enzymes can have varying concentrations inside a cell. If the need for an enzyme is small then few enzymes will be in the cell however if there a signal to the cell that would cause a drastic need for more enzymes then the production and thus the concentration would increase.
What would happen if glycolysis could not form in a cell?
If glycolysis could not happen in a cell, the cell would not produce ATP molecules.
What would happen if all of the ribosomes in your cells dissappeared?
Without ribosomes, protein synthesis would come to a halt, disrupting all cellular functions that rely on proteins. This would lead to severe consequences such as cell death and eventually organ failure, as proteins are crucial for various processes such as structural support, enzyme function, and signaling within the cell.
What would happen if a cell didn't have vesicles?
the cell would die.
Is the mitochondria an enzyme?
The mitochondria is not an enzyme. It is a powerhouse for the cell.
What would happen if glycolsis did not happen in a cell?
If glycolysis could not happen in a cell, the cell would not produce ATP molecules.
