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Why are elite athletes inherently different from everyone else?

A. They tend to have less of both kinds of fibers.

B. They are more disciplined by nature.

C. Unlike average people, they tend to have equal amounts of fast- and slow-twitch fibers.

D. They tend to have more fast-twitch or slow-twitch fibers, depending on what kind of athlete they are.

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the answer is C Unlike average people, they tend to have equal amounts of fast- and slow-twitch fibers
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The answer is D. Depending on the sport, they practice different activities, so they might have more fast-twitch or more slow-twitch.

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