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Number of nuclei present in striped muscle fibre is

A

One

B

Many

C

Two

D

None.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Striped Muscle Fibers**: Striped muscle fibers, also known as skeletal muscle fibers, are specialized cells that are responsible for voluntary movements in the body. They are characterized by their striated appearance under a microscope. 2. **Shape and Structure**: These muscle fibers are long and cylindrical in shape. Unlike some other types of muscle fibers, striped muscle fibers are unbranched. 3. **Nucleus Count**: A key characteristic of striped muscle fibers is that they are multinucleated. This means that each fiber contains multiple nuclei within a single cell. 4. **Analyzing the Options**: The question provides four options regarding the number of nuclei in striped muscle fibers: - Option 1: 1 - Option 2: Many - Option 3: 2 - Option 4: None 5. **Selecting the Correct Option**: Given that striped muscle fibers are multinucleated, the correct option is **Option 2: Many**. The other options (1, 2, and none) are incorrect based on the understanding that these fibers contain multiple nuclei. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the number of nuclei present in striped muscle fibers is many. ---
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