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.
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "mitochondria number" to get these possible sources:
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Estimate quantities e.g., compare sizes of various types of cells under the microscope
To predict the characteristics of the cell with more mitochondria, we need to understand the role of mitochondria in a cell. Mitochondria are responsible for cellular respiration, a process by which cells generate energy in the form of ATP. With this knowledge, we can predict that the cell with more mitochondria (compared to the other cell) would likely undergo more cellular respiration.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
D. The cell undergoes more cellular respiration.