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Which organelle is abundant in white fibres of muscles?(a) Sarcoplasmic reticulum(b) Nuclei(c) Mitochondria(d) PeroxisomesI had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question originated from Locomotion & Movement topic in chapter Locomotion and Movement of Biology – Class 11

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Correct OPTION is (a) Sarcoplasmic reticulum

Explanation: Muscles contain red fibres and white fibres. The red fibres are RICH in MYOGLOBIN, which is a red coloured oxygen storing protein, and MITOCHONDRIA. The white fibres are rich in sarcoplasmic reticulum.



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