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Excitation Contraction Coupling

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During muscle contraction, actin and myosin form:

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actomyosin

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actoplasm

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plastosine

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myoplasmn

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Solution

The correct option is A actomyosin
During muscle contraction, actin and myosin form a complex called 'actomyosin'.

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