Question
Differentiate between: Actin and myosin filament.

Answer

Differences between actin and myosin filament are:
S. No.
Actin Filaments
Myosin Filaments
1.
These are found in l-band.
These are found in A-band.
2.
These are thin.
These are thick.
3.
Cross-bridges (heads) are present.
Cross-bridges (heads) are absent.
4.
It is a globular protein with low molecular weight.
It is a heavy molecular weight polymerised protein.

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