The locomotor muscles of fish tend to have which of the following characteristics?

A) Of the two muscle fiber types, in terms of mass, the majority is red muscle.
B) The white muscle is glycolytic and is responsible for brief, high-speed swimming.
C) White muscle is usually restricted to a ribbon that underlies the lateral line.
D) White muscle is oxidative and supports slow, steady-state cruising.


Answer: B

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