Question

The protein content of skeletal muscles is ............ %.

• A. 10
• B. 20
• C. 40
• D. 30

Answer 1

The correct option is B 20

Skeletal muscle represents the majority of muscle tissue. It is the type of muscle, that powers movement of the skeleton. Their composition is 75-80 percent water, 15-20 percent proteins, 1 percent glycogen, 1 percent lipids and 1 percent mineral salts.