(A) WT and atg1Δ cells were transferred to non-buffered SD-N medium for the indicated time. Cell viability was determined by phloxine B staining. Nitrogen-starved cells were plated onto YEPD agar and overlaid with TTC agar to examine the respiratory competency of formed colonies. The black and gray areas indicate the percentage of viable cells that are respiratory competent or respiratory deficient, respectively. 