Wild turkeys have breast muscles that are capable of explosively fast flight, but only for short distances.These muscles most likely
A) fuel their rapid flight with high levels of mitochondria.
B) have surprisingly low rates of ATPase activity.
C) are fast-twitch muscles.
D) are slow-twitch muscles.
E) have substantial reserves of glycogen.

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Fast-twitch muscles are responsible for rapid, powerful contractions and are used for activities that require short bursts of energy. This description fits with the explosive, but short, flight capabilities of wild turkeys.

Wild Turkeys Have Breast Muscles That Are Capable of Explosively