Reabsorption and active transport occur in the convoluted tubules of the nephron, whereas filtration occurs in the glomerular capsule of the renal corpuscle. Predict what cellular structure will be more abundant in tubule cells as compared to capsule cells.
A)Mitochondria
B)RER
C)Golgi apparatus
D)Lysosomes

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Tubule cells are involved in active transport, which requires energy. Mitochondria are abundant in these cells to provide the necessary ATP for active transport processes.

Reabsorption and Active Transport Occur in the Convoluted Tubules of the Nephron