BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+INVESTIGATIONS (LL)W/AC
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+INVESTIGATIONS (LL)W/AC
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781307123067
Author: Hoefnagels
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 29, Problem 11WIO
Summary Introduction

To explain:

The reason why endurance sports require a high proportion of slow-twitch muscle fibers whereas power sports require more fast-twitch muscle fibers.

Concept Introduction:

Endurance sports include biking, running and swimming. These sports require the slow release of energy by the mitochondria and generate more ATP . Power sports require sprinting, weight-lifting and short-put. These sports require the immediate release of energy from the mitochondria.

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