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ATP Production in Muscle Cells

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Muscle cells primarily use two systems to generate ATP: glycolysis (anaerobic) and oxidative phosphorylation (aerobic).

Why this is interesting

Ever wondered why your muscles feel sore after a long run, or how you can sprint for a few seconds without breathing? It all comes down to the energy currency of cells—ATP—and how muscle cells produce it.