Multiple choice

Which cell type would most likely have the most mitochondria?

  1. A muscle cell in the leg muscle of a runner

  2. A red blood cell that transports oxygen.

  3. A cell of stomach lining that manufactures digestive enzymes

  4. A nerve cell that transmit signals to the brain stem.
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Explanation

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating the ATP needed for cellular activities. Active muscle cells, such as those in a runner's leg, require massive amounts of energy to contract and therefore contain a much higher density of mitochondria than less active cells.

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