In cardiac muscle cells, which organelle is exceptionally abundant to meet the high demand for ATP?
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Correct answer: Mitochondria
Mitochondria are the primary sites of aerobic respiration and ATP production. Cells with high metabolic activity, such as heart muscle, require a higher density of these organelles to sustain constant contraction.
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