myoglobin Archives - Overall Science

Differences between red and pale muscles

June 24, 2022 by Shailesh Koirala

S.N Red (slow) muscle S.N Pale (fast) muscle 1. More number of type I fibers. 1. More numbers of type II fibers. 2. It is red due to high myoglobin content. 2. It is pale due to low myoglobin content. 3. There is less sarcoplasmic reticulum. 3. There is more sarcoplasmic reticulum. 4. Blood vessels … Read more

Proteins: types and functions

July 13, 2022August 4, 2018 by Shailesh Koirala

Introduction They are an integral part of protoplasm and hence are present in every living cell. They account for 14% part of living and 75% part of dead and dried animal body. These are the major components of the body and more important for anabolism than for catabolism. These are compounds of C, H and … Read more