Asked by Jordan Paige on Jun 13, 2024
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Myosin is also known as the
A) thick myofilament.
B) thin myofilament.
C) intermediate myofilament.
D) short myofilament.
E) sarcomere.
Thick Myofilament
A filament in muscle cells that is composed of the protein myosin, contributing to muscle contraction.
Myosin
A protein that works with actin to contract and relax muscle fibers.
Thin Myofilament
Protein filaments in muscle cells, primarily composed of actin, that play a key role in muscle contraction.
- Describe the mechanism underlying muscle contraction and the contributions of critical proteins.
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David PrintersJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Myosin is a protein that makes up the thick filaments in muscle fibers, which interact with actin in the thin filaments to cause muscle contraction.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the mechanism underlying muscle contraction and the contributions of critical proteins.