Suggest and explain why a sprinter can use mainly anaerobic respiration during the race, while a marathon runner needs to use aerobic respiration.
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Sprinters participate in short, high-intensity races that typically last less than a minute. Marathon runners, on the other hand, participate in long-distance races that can last several hours. Show more…
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