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The epithelial cells of the small intestine have large numbers of mitochondria.
Explain how this is an adaptation for the function of these cells.

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Answer:

In particular the epithelial cells lining the small intestine. ... They will therefore have a large surface area provided by the microvilli and due to the need for active transport across their cell membranes they will contain a large number of mitochondria providing them with ATP.

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★ - Mitochondria is site of ATP production.

★ - High respiration rate if there are lots of them for active transport.

★ - Needed for the metabolic activity - absorption of digested foods

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