A sprinter's first few seconds of effort are powered by ATP from:
ACellulose phosphate
BCeramic phosphate
CCreatine phosphate
DCarbonic phosphate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Creatine phosphate
1. Stored ATP runs out almost instantly.
2. A rapid backup store donates phosphate.
3. That store is creatine phosphate.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 10, Muscle Tissue._
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