A cell that uses a large amount of energy is likely to have an increased number of
A) ribosomes
B) mitochondria
C) Golgi
D) nucleoli
E) rough endoplasmic reticulum

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Mitochondria are commonly referred to as the "powerhouses" of the cell because they are responsible for producing the majority of ATP, the molecule used for energy in the cell. Therefore, a cell that requires a large amount of energy, such as muscle cells, would have an increased number of mitochondria.

A Cell That Uses a Large Amount of Energy Is