MICROANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY

MITOCHONDRIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Muscle cells would contain a lot of me.
A
C
B
M
C
CM
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Muscles cells contain a large number of mitochondria because muscle tissues require a large amount of energy for movement and especially during exercise. Since ATP is produced by mitochondria, muscles cells have a large number of mitochondria to fulfill the energy requirements. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -Muscle cells need energy to do mechanical work and respond quickly. Thus a higher number of mitochondria is present so that the cells requirement of energy to perform its specific function is fulfilled.

Detailed explanation-3: -Muscle cells undergo contraction and relaxation to cause movement. Therefore, these cells require more energy as compared to skin cells. Thus, they have more number of mitochondria compared to skin cells.

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