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Why do muscle cells have more mitochondria than the other types of cells?

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Answer:

Muscles require more and quicker release of energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Muscles need energy quickly and in high amounts so more mitochondria are needed to fulfill this energy demand.

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Muscle cells need energy to do mechanical work and respond quickly. Thus a higher number of mitochondria is present so that the cells requirement of energy to perform its specific function is fulfilled
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