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It is known that red muscle fibres in animals can work for longer periods of time continuously. How is this possible ?

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Respiratory pigment myoglobin is present in red muscle fibres. It can store and transport plentry of oxygen. That is why, red muscle fibres can work for longer periods and continuously.
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