Red muscle fibers are rich in which oxygen-storing pigment?
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Correct answer: Myoglobin
Some muscles contain a high content of a red-colored oxygen-storing pigment called myoglobin. These are called red fibers and contain plenty of mitochondria for aerobic respiration.
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