A-band of the myofibril contains

Only thick filaments

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Only thin filaments

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Both thick and thin filament

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No filaments.

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The correct option is A Only thick filaments
Option A is correct here.

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Q. In the transverse section of myofibril, the region of A band where thick and thin filaments overlap, each actin filament is surrounded by __(A)__thick filaments and each myosin filament is surrounded by __(B)__ thin filaments.

Q. Thin filaments in myofibrils consists of

Thick and thin filaments form the __________. The thick and thin filaments overlap and form a definite pattern that form units called______.

Thick and thin filaments form the (i)__________. The thick and thin filaments overlap and form a definite pattern that form repeating units called (ii)______.

Q. Match column I with column, option from. the codes given below:

Column I	Column II
A. Structural and functional -unit of a myofibril	(i) H-zone
B. Protein of thin filament	(ii) Myosin
C. Protein of thick filament	(iii) Sarcomere
D. The central part of thick filament not overlapped by thin filament	(iv) Actin

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A-band of the myofibril contains

The correct option is A Only thick filamentsOption A is correct here.

The correct option is A Only thick filaments
Option A is correct here.