A Difference Between Marathon Runners and Sprinters Is ______

question 40

Multiple Choice

A difference between marathon runners and sprinters is ______.

• A) marathon runners have more slow-twitch fibers in their leg muscles
• B) marathon runners have more fast-twitch muscle fibers in their leg muscles
• C) sprinters have a high proportion of muscle fibers that require oxygen to make ATP
• D) sprinters perform better in activities that require slow, steady muscle activity

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