Multiple choice

Which of the following organelles is/are expected to be present more in cardiac cells?

  1. Nuclei

  2. Mitochondria

  3. Golgi bodies

  4. Endoplasmic reticulum
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cardiac cells are constantly undergoing contractions and require more energy to perform their functions. Thus, cardiac cells have more mitochondria. In fact, mitochondria occupy 25% of cell space.

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