Question

Which organelle is abundant in red fibres of muscles?

• A. Sarcoplasmic reticulum
• B. Nuclei
• C. Mitochondria
• D. Peroxisomes

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Mitochondria

• Red fibres of muscle are rich in mitochondria as produce energy in the form of ATP.

• Red fibres are also rich in myoglobin, which is a red coloured protein that has the function of oxygen storage.