Consider the function of the mitochondria. In what type of cells would you expect a high concentration of mitochondria?(1 point)

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blood cells
blood cells

nerve cells
nerve cells

skin cells
skin cells

heart cells

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You would expect a high concentration of mitochondria in heart cells. Heart cells (cardiomyocytes) require a significant amount of energy to continuously contract and pump blood throughout the body, which is why they contain numerous mitochondria to meet their high energy demands.