During a Race Such as a Marathon, the Skeletal Muscle

question 51

Multiple Choice

During a race such as a marathon, the skeletal muscle cells in your legs use a lot of energy to continually contract and power your muscles. What organelle is most likely abundant in skeletal muscle cells?

• A)mitochondria
• B)Golgi apparatus
• C)smooth endoplasmic reticulum
• D)rough endoplasmic reticulum

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