The highest concentration of mitochondria per unit volume can be found in
A)the glycolytic muscle fibers in the leg of an Olympic sprinter.
B)the flight muscles of insects and hummingbirds.
C)the glycolytic muscle fibers in the white breast meat of a chicken.
D)the glycolytic muscle fibers in the back of a weight lifter.

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Flight muscles of insects and hummingbirds require a lot of energy, which is generated by the large number of mitochondria present in these muscles. These mitochondria enable the flight muscles to perform intense physical activity for extended periods of time.

The Highest Concentration of Mitochondria Per Unit Volume Can Be