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Quiz: Fast Twitch vs Slow Twitch Muscle Fibres

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Which type of muscle fibre is specialised for rapid, powerful contractions?

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Which characteristics apply to slow twitch muscle fibres? (Select all that apply)

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Fast twitch muscle fibres rely mainly on {{blank0}} respiration, whereas slow twitch muscle fibres rely on {{blank1}} respiration.

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If a sprinter uses 90% fast twitch fibres during a race, what percentage of their muscle fibres are slow twitch?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of slow twitch muscle fibres?

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Which of the following are true about fast twitch muscle fibres? (Select all that apply)

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Which type of muscle fibre is better suited for marathon running?

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