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Where are the nuclei located in skeletal muscle fibers?
Options
A Center of the cell
B Periphery of the cell
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C Evenly distributed
D Absent
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nuclei in skeletal muscle fibers are located at the periphery (just beneath the sarcolemma), not centrally located as in smooth muscle.

Hint

Think about the position of nuclei relative to the fiber's center.

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