Question

Which of the following types of cells would you expect to have excess mitochondria?(1 point) Responses A blood cell that needs to carry oxygen A muscle cell that needs a lot of energy A muscle cell that needs a lot of energy A nerve cell that needs messages to travel quickly A nerve cell that needs messages to travel quickly A fat cell that needs to store lipids

Answer 1

You would expect a **muscle cell that needs a lot of energy** to have excess mitochondria. Muscle cells, especially those involved in sustained contraction and movement, require a significant amount of energy, which is generated by mitochondria through aerobic respiration.