Why do muscle cells have more mitochondria?
1 Answer
Aug 18, 2016
Mitochondria are the energy producing organelles of the cell. The number of mitochondria per cell varies widely depending on the cells energy requirements.
Explanation:
Muscle cells need energy to do mechanical work and respond quickly. Thus a higher number of mitochondria is present so that the cells requirement of energy to perform its specific function is fulfilled.
In humans, erythrocytes do not contain any mitochondria, but heart , kidneys, pancreas and muscle cells contain hundreds or even thousands of mitochondria.