Select the pair of organs, that contains a large number of mitochondria:
Correct answer: D. Liver and Muscle
- A. Stomach and Liver
- B. Muscle and Stomach
- C. Heart and Liver
- D. Liver and Muscle
Explanation
Tissues and organs, that need a lot of energy, have large numbers of mitochondria in their cells. For example, liver cells and muscle cells contain a lot of mitochondria. Muscle cells are associated with a large number of mitochondria as they require more ATP (energy) to function than other cells.
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