Endurance exercise training results in an increased turnover of mitochondria in skeletal muscle.The process of removing old and damaged mitochondria is called______.
A)mitophagy
B)mitochondrial biogenesis
C)mitochondrial proteostasis
D)none of the above answers are correct

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The process of removing old and damaged mitochondria is referred to as mitophagy. Mitochondrial biogenesis refers to the creation of new mitochondria, while mitochondrial proteostasis refers to the maintenance of healthy mitochondrial function.

Endurance Exercise Training Results in an Increased Turnover of Mitochondria