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8. Energy in Muscle Cells
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Total cards: 7•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Which metabolic pathway does pyruvate undergo in the absence of oxygen?
Back (Answer)
Fermentation
#2
Front (Question)
Which compound is pyruvate converted into in anaerobic respiration?
Back (Answer)
Lactate (lactic acid)
#3
Front (Question)
What are the 2 types of skeletal muscle fibres?
Back (Answer)
Fast Twitch and Slow Twitch
#4
Front (Question)
Which type of muscle fibre is favoured for endurance?
Back (Answer)
Slow twitch
#5
Front (Question)
Which type of muscle fibre only undergoes glycolysis?
Back (Answer)
Fast twitch
#6
Front (Question)
Which protein found in muscle cells only have a high affinity for oxygen?
Back (Answer)
Myoglobin
#7
Front (Question)
Which fuel sources can slow twitch fibres make use of?
Back (Answer)
Glycogen and fat