Despite Their Lumbering Appearance, Alligators Are Capable of Quick Bursts

question 55

Multiple Choice

Despite their lumbering appearance, alligators are capable of quick bursts of speed.This is most likely because their muscles

• A) fuel their rapid movement with high levels of mitochondria.
• B) have surprisingly low rates of ATPase activity.
• C) are slow-twitch muscles.
• D) are fast-twitch muscles.
• E) have substantial reserves of glycogen.

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Marginal Products

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