Chapter 23, Problem 71P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The tissue (heart or bones) in the cell in which there is more mitochondria present is needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

The term cytoplasm refers to the thick solution which fills each cell present in living organisms and is enclosed by a cell membrane. Mitochondrion refers to a small organelle which is placed in the cytoplasm of the cell. It consists of an outer membrane and inner membranes with a number of folds. Area between these two membranes is called as the intermembrane space and this area is further surrounded by an inner membrane of the mitochondrion called as the matrix.