Which of the following is likely to have a higher concentration of the mitochondria?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Biology - 2005 Subject: Biology

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Which of the following is likely to have a higher concentration of the mitochondria?
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The sperm cell is likely to have a higher concentration of the mitochondria. Mitochondria are organelles responsible for producing energy in cells, and the sperm cell requires a lot of energy to swim and reach the egg for fertilization. Therefore, to meet this high energy demand, the sperm cell needs a high concentration of mitochondria. On the other hand, white blood cells and red blood cells have lower energy demands, while the egg cell is relatively large and contains yolk, which provides energy for early embryonic development, so they do not require as many mitochondria as sperm cells.
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