Which of the following individuals would have more mitochondria in her skeletal muscle?

A. A newborn
B. A 50-year-old sedentary computer programmer
C. A long-term hospice patient
D. A 22-year-old soccer player
E. A model on a reduced-calorie diet


Answer: D

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