White muscle fibers differ from red muscle fibers in having:
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Correct answer: Low myoglobin and high sarcoplasmic reticulum
White fibers have very little myoglobin and fewer mitochondria. However, they possess a high amount of sarcoplasmic reticulum and depend primarily on anaerobic processes for energy.
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