Why does cells that carry out a lot of active transport often have many mitochondria?

In active transport particles move against a concentration gradient and therefore require energy which must be supplied by the cell.

Explanation:

In active transport, particles move against a concentration gradient and therefore require energy which must be supplied by the cell with the mitochondria, which is why there is a lot of it.

Explanation:

some scientists like gregory adcock agree with thorne's theory of regional continuity.

others, like chris stringer and ian tattersall, believe thorne's results may be contaminated or misinterpreted.