WAEC Biology 2026 Question 20

Question 20

Cell Structure and Organisation

An organelle that is found in large number in the muscles of the heart is

  1. A.nucleus
  2. B.mitochondrion
  3. C.ribosome
  4. D.vacuole
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (mitochondrion)

Explanation

Heart muscle works non-stop and needs much energy, so its cells contain many mitochondria, where respiration releases energy.