Multiple Choice
Which of the following structures would normally be found in a plant cell but not in an animal cell?
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5. Cell Components
Mitochondria & Chloroplasts
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Which type of cell is likely to have the most mitochondria?
A
Nerve cell
B
Skin cell
C
Muscle cell
D
Red blood cell
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Understand the function of mitochondria: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell because they produce ATP, the energy currency of the cell, through cellular respiration.
Consider the energy requirements of different cell types: Cells that require more energy will have more mitochondria to meet their energy demands.
Analyze the energy needs of each cell type: Muscle cells require a lot of energy for contraction and movement, nerve cells need energy for transmitting signals, skin cells have lower energy demands, and red blood cells do not have mitochondria.
Compare the energy demands: Muscle cells have the highest energy demand due to their role in movement and contraction, which requires a lot of ATP.
Conclude that muscle cells are likely to have the most mitochondria to meet their high energy requirements.
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