Which organelles would be present in large numbers in cells of the salivary glands?

A mitochondria and nuclei
B nuclei and ribosomes
C mitochondria and vacuoles
D mitochondria and ribosomes

1 answer

In the cells of the salivary glands, there is a high demand for energy due to the production and secretion of saliva, which contains enzymes. Therefore, these cells would need a considerable amount of mitochondria for energy production. Additionally, ribosomes are essential for protein synthesis, including the production of salivary enzymes.

Considering this, the best answer would be:

D mitochondria and ribosomes.