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Muscle Cells

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Muscle Cell

Muscle cells are specialised (perform a specific function). They can produce force and motion.

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Mitochondria

  • A muscle cell contains lots of mitochondria to generate lots of energy for motion.
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Protein fibres

  • Protein fibres within the cell can contract, allowing the muscle to move.

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