How Many Mitochondria in a Cell?
It really depends on the cell type! Muscle cells can have thousands of mitochondria, while other cells might have just a few.
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Most cells in your body have somewhere between 100 to 1000 mitochondria, but some cells come fully loaded with way more!
The number of mitochondria varies a LOT鈥攍ike, some cells are basically mitochondria hoarders with thousands, while others are chill and just have a handful.
Some cells may have thousands of mitochondria, especially muscle cells. Variety is the spice of life (and cells)!
Honestly, no one answer fits all; it ranges from a few to several thousand per cell depending on energy needs.
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