Electronics question

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Hey /sci/, I'm studying Electronics 1 as part of the first year of an Automation Engineering degree. I don't understand-and indeed, my lecturer never explained-why a high input impedance is desirable. If power-the combination of voltage and current-is desirable to operate electronic components, then why is no current flow through an Op-Amp or limited current flow through a MOSFET desirable? Isn't a main purpose of a transistor to amplify current?