Explain the advantage of an increase in the number of mitochondria in slow twitch fibres. Include at least 2 points in your resp

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Explain the advantage of an increase in the number of mitochondria in slow twitch fibres. Include at least 2 points in your resp

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Georgia [21] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-23T01:33:41+03:00

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To produce more ATP molecules.

Explanation:

The advantage of an increase in the number of mitochondria in slow twitch fibers is to provide more ATP is provided to the muscles. These large number of mitochondria is responsible for the production of large amount of ATP which is a fuel that is used by the muscles of the boy in order to continue working. There is high burden on the slow twitch fibres in order to continue its movement, more mitochondria is needed.