MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The number of mitochondria in a cell depends on the cell’s function. Cells with heavy energy demands, such as muscle cells, have more mitochondria than other cells. Figure 11.1. (a) Structure of the mitochondria, (b) inner membrane structure of the mitochondria.

Detailed explanation-2: -This function is so important that mitochondria can take up as much as 25% of the cell volume. Cells contain from 1000 to 2500 mitochondria.

Detailed explanation-3: -The number of mitochondria per cell varies according to the function and the volume of the cells, there may be 50-5000 mitochondria in a cell. The number may reach up to 5, 00, 000 in some kind of Protozoa. They are found both in plant and animal cells.