MCQ
Contraction of a muscle is caused by
  • A
    Myosin
  • B
    Actin
  • C
    $ATP$
  • Actomyosin

Answer

Correct option: D.
Actomyosin
d
(d) During muscle contraction, myosin and actin form cross bridges. This complex is known as actomyosin complex.

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