What would be the most likely outcome if the ribosomes of a cell were damaged and stopped functioning? a) cell growth and repair would slow or stop. b) the cell would lose structure and shape c) the cell would produce more mitochondria d) cell waste would no longer be processed

A) Cell growth and repair would slow or stop.

Explanation:

Ribosomes are tiny biological structures present in the cytoplasm of a cell and comprise bio molecules like RNA and some proteins. Ribosomes along with mRNA and tRNA participate in translation i.e. protein synthesis.

We all know that hormones which are responsible for growth are largely proteins. Also the enzymes which repair damaged cell/tissue in the body of an organism are also proteins. So, in case ribosomes of a cell will be damaged or become malfunctional then the cell growth and repair will either slow down or  it will halt completely.