Question

According to you, which muscle cell will have the highest number of mitochondria?

• A. Muscle cell of thigh
• B. Cardiac muscle cell
• C. Muscle cell of arm
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Cardiac muscle cell

Mitochondria are the organelles of cells that produce energy in the form of ATP. These organelles synthesize ATP from food that we eat, and are hence, called the powerhouses of cells.

The highest number of mitochondria is found in cardiac muscle cells because the muscles of the heart work continuously and require lots of energy.

So, the correct answer is 'Cardiac muscle cell'.