Which of the following statements about fast-twitch and slow-twitch fibers is false?
A) In skeletal muscle, the most important factor determining the proportion of fast- and slow-twitch fibers is genetic heritage.
B) Aerobic training increases the oxidative capacity of intermediate fibers.
C) A single muscle may contain fast- and slow-twitch fibers.
D) Fast-twitch fibers fatigue slowly.
E) All of the above are true; none is false.
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