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The microscopy finding of "ragged red fibers" means that there is a defect in which organelle in the muscle cells?

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Answer: MITOCHONDRIA

Explanation:The Mitochondria is known as the power House of the cells of the body,it is the site for aerobic respiration and it is very well needed in the muscle cells.

A disorder that is associated with the Mitochondria it is detected by the presence of "ragged red fibers''. This is a defect specifically associated with the Mitochondria.

The medical term for this disorder is MYOCLONIC EPILEPSY.

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