A student observed two different types of cells under a microscope. She noticed that one cell had many more mitochondria than the other. What can the student predict about the cell with more mitochondria?

A.

The cell produces more waste.
B.

The cell makes more proteins.
C.

The cell responds to more external stimuli.
D.

The cell undergoes more cellular respiration.

To predict what the cell with more mitochondria is likely to do, we need to understand the function of mitochondria. Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouses" of the cell because they are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through a process called cellular respiration. Given this information, we can predict that the cell with more mitochondria is likely to undergo more cellular respiration, which means it will produce more energy. Therefore, the correct answer is D. The cell with more mitochondria undergoes more cellular respiration.

D. The cell undergoes more cellular respiration.