This is the least powerful type of muscle fiber:
A) slow oxidative fiber
B) fast oxidative fibers
C) fast glycolytic fibers
D) slow glycolytic fibers
E) all muscle fibers are equally capable of producing force

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Slow oxidative fibers are the least powerful because they are designed for endurance and efficiency, not for generating high force quickly. They have a high capacity for aerobic energy production but produce less force compared to fast-twitch fibers.

This Is the Least Powerful Type of Muscle Fiber