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Question
CBSEENPE12036718

Differentiate between slow twist fibre and fast twist fibre?

Solution

Difference between slow twitch fibre and fast twitch fibre:

Slow twitch fibre (red fibres) Fast twitch fibre (white fibres)
The red fibres of muscles are mainly responsible for the endurance activities. The white fibres of muscle are responsible for strength and speed activities.
The red fibres are produced energy but the nutrients in the presence of oxygen only. The white fibres are produced energy by the nutrients without the presence of oxygen.