Which of the Following Properties Characterizes Fast Oxidative (Type IIa)

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following properties characterizes fast oxidative (type IIa) muscle fibres

• A)high myosin-ATPase activity
• B)low myosin-ATPase activity
• C)low oxidative capacity
• D)high oxidative capacity

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Hayflick Limit

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