Question

Which of these statements is false regarding white fibres of muscle?

• A. They contain a large number of sarcoplasmic reticula
• B. They derive energy from aerobic processes
• C. They are not rich in myoglobin
• D. They contain fewer mitochondria than red fibres

Answer 1

Answer:

B. They derive energy from aerobic processes

• Muscles contain red fibres and white fibres.

• The white fibres are rich in sarcoplasmic reticulum.

• They contain a small number of mitochondria and myoglobin.

• They derive energy from anaerobic processes.