Mitochondrial activity in skeletal muscle cells are usually efficient,but can have limited ATP production if A)there is pyruvic acid accumulation. B)there is limited O₂ availability C)CO₂is produced as a waste product.

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Limited availability of O₂ (oxygen) can lead to limited ATP production in skeletal muscle cells, as oxygen is required for efficient oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria. Accumulation of pyruvic acid or production of CO₂ as a waste product are not directly related to mitochondrial efficiency or ATP production.

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