Asked by Sahel Javadi on Apr 24, 2024
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Within a sarcomere, actin and myosin filaments both overlap in the
A) A band.
B) Z line.
C) H zone.
D) I band.
E) M band.
Sarcomere
The basic unit of a muscle's cross-striated myofibril, responsible for muscle contraction and defined by the area between two Z lines.
Actin
One of two major proteins of muscle; makes up thin filaments in myofibrils of muscle fibers. See also myosin.
Myosin
A type of protein found in muscle tissue as a thick filament that plays a key role in muscle contraction and movement.
- Explain the organization and hierarchy of muscle structure from macro to micro.
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Varun Kapoor6 days ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Actin and myosin filaments overlap in the A band within the sarcomere.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the organization and hierarchy of muscle structure from macro to micro.