What determines the number of mitochondria in a cell?

The number of mitochondria, like any other organelle, depends on many factors. First of all, from the functions of the cell. If the cell performs many energy-consuming functions, then there will be more mitochondria, since they provide the cell with energy during the oxidation of organic molecules. Also, cell size has a role to play. The larger the cell, the more energy is required to support vital processes. The presence of pathologies can also affect the amount of these organelles in the cell structure.