Red muscle fibres are rich in:

Golgi bodies

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Mitochondria

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Ribosome

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Lysosomes

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Solution

The correct option is B Mitochondria
There are type I fibres, that appear red due to the high levels of myoglobin. Red muscle fibres tend to have more mitochondria and greater local capillary density.
Thus, the correct answer is the option (B), 'Mitochondria'.

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