Multiple choice

Which of the following cells is likely to posses the highest number of mitochondria?

  1. Hair cell

  2. Skin cell

  3. Red blood cell

  4. Muscle cell
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Explanation

Muscle cells require continuous energy (ATP) for contraction and relaxation. Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell producing ATP through cellular respiration, so cells with high energy demands like muscle cells contain the most mitochondria.

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