Question

A scientist investigates two types of cells located in different parts in a human body. Cell A contains many more mitochondria then Cell B. What is the best conclusion to make from this observation? A) Cell A is a eukaryote & Cell B is a prokaryote. B)Cell A is a plant cell & cell B is a animal cell. C)Cell A does more work than cell B. D)Cell A produces less energy than cell B

Answer 1

C) Cell A does more work than cell B. ☺

Answer 2

Answer: Cell A does more work than cell B.

Mitochondria is the energy producer organelle of the cell. It produces energy in the form of ATP molecules. It is a membrane bound organelle which is only present in eukaryotic cells not found in prokaryotic cells. Presence of more number of mitochondria in the cell indicates that the energy requirement of the cell is more. This energy is required for cellular metabolism. Therefore, cell with more mitochondria works more than the one with less mitochondria.