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Why would muscle cells need hundreds more mitochondria than any other cell in the human body?

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Answer:

Mitochondria is the Powerhouse of the cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

You use your muscles for basically everything you do. So, it wouldn't be more surprising if the muscles need more energy. You need them to have more energy or you wouldn't be able to do anything.

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