Which of the following types of athlete would likely have the highest percentage of slow oxidative (SO)fibers in their quadriceps muscles?
A)world class sprinter
B)Olympic power lifter
C)NBA basketball player
D)world class marathoner
E)Not enough information is provided to answer this question.

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World class marathoners rely heavily on oxidative metabolism for long distance endurance events, and therefore would likely have a higher percentage of slow oxidative fibers in their quadriceps muscles.

Which of the Following Types of Athlete Would Likely Have