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Some inherited syndromes, for example MERRF (myoclonic epilepsy with ragged red fibers), interfere with the function of mitochondria. From what you know about mitochondria, why do you think the muscles and the nervous system are the predominant tissues affected in MERRF

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It is the most powerful and is very active

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Mitochondria is the most metabolically active and require the most energy.

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