When Individuals Have Mitochondrial Disorders, the Skeletal and Heart Muscles

question 9

Multiple Choice

When individuals have mitochondrial disorders, the skeletal and heart muscles and the brain are the parts of the body that are most affected. Why are these the parts that are most affected?

• A)because they have the highest energy needs
• B)because they are generally very fragile
• C)because they are the most important organs
• D)because they have fewer mitochondria in the cell

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