BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781260670929
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 26.6, Problem 1MC
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The reason for requirement of high proportion of slow -twitch muscle fibers in endurance sports and fast-twitch muscle fibers in power sports.

Introduction:

Endurance sports include sport like long-distance biking, running, and swimming while power sports include sports such as weight lifting, hurling the shot put, and sprinting.

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