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  • Mitochondrial Ribosomes: Number and Variability Explained
    That's a tricky question! Here's why:

    * Mitochondria have their own ribosomes: Mitochondria are unique in that they have their own DNA and their own ribosomes, called mitochondrial ribosomes (mitoribosomes).

    * Number varies: The number of ribosomes in a mitochondrion can vary depending on the type of cell, its metabolic activity, and other factors.

    * 705 is unlikely: It's highly unlikely that a mitochondrion would have exactly 705 ribosomes. There's no known standard number for the number of mitoribosomes.

    To summarize: While mitochondria do have ribosomes, there's no fixed number like 705. The actual number can fluctuate depending on the cell and its needs.

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