Differentiate between Red muscles and White muscles.

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$(1)$ Presence of abundant myoglobin gives red colour to muscles. $(1)$ Myoglobin is scarce,so they appear pale or white in colour.
$(2)$ They contain a higher number of mitochondria. $(2)$ Mitochondria are fewer in number.
$(3)$ They store more $O_2$ and synthesize more $ATP$ through aerobic respiration. $(3)$ They store less $O_2$ and rely more on anaerobic processes,producing less $ATP$.
$(4)$ Sarcoplasmic reticulum is comparatively less developed. $(4)$ Sarcoplasmic reticulum is abundantly observed.
$(5)$ Example: Flight muscles of pigeon. $(5)$ Example: Eyeball muscles.

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