A mitochondrion 1 μm long can travel the 1 meterlength of the axon from the spinal cord to the big toe in aday. The Olympic men’s freestyle swimming record for 200meters is 1.75 minutes. In terms of body lengths per day,who is moving faster: the mitochondrion or the Olympicrecord holder? (Assume that the swimmer is 2 meters tall.)

A mitochondrion 1 μm long can travel the 1 meterlength of the axon from the spinal cord to the big toe in aday. The Olympic men’s freestyle swimming record for 200meters is 1.75 minutes. In terms of body lengths per day,who is moving faster: the mitochondrion or the Olympicrecord holder? (Assume that the swimmer is 2 meters tall.)

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter2: Cell Physiology

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5SQE

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