Physical Education A-Level
Aerobic versus anaerobic ATP generation
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Slow twitch (type I) fibres generate ATP mainly by aerobic respiration, using oxygen, while fast twitch (type II) fibres generate ATP mainly by anaerobic glycolysis and the phosphocreatine system.
Topics that use Aerobic versus anaerobic ATP generation
- Energy systems (AQA A-Level)
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