Why Do Some Cells Have More Mitochondria?
Some cells have more mitochondria because they need more energy. Think muscle cells or brain cells—those powerhouses need juice!
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More mitochondria are found in cells that require a lot of energy, like muscle cells during exercise. #ScienceFacts
Cells with high energy demands, like muscle and nerve cells, pack in more mitochondria to keep up with their heavy workloads.
I used to wonder this too! Muscle cells, for example, need tons of energy for movement, so they stock up on mitochondria.
Because they just feel like it. Yeah, that's science, folks!
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