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Excitation Contraction Coupling

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During muscle contraction, which of the following shortens?
(i) A band
(ii) I band
(iii) Sarcomere

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i and ii

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ii and iii

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i and iii

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i, ii, and iii

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Solution

The correct option is B ii and iii
The A band contains thick and thin filaments overlapping with each other. The I band is formed only of thin actin filaments. The region between consecutive Z lines is a single sarcomere.

During muscle contraction, the I band is reduced in size as the overlap between the thick and thin filaments increases. The Z-lines come together, and so the sarcomere shortens as well. However, the A band does not change length during muscle contraction, since its length is the same as the length of the thick filaments.

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