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During muscle contraction

A

the A band remains the same and the I band narrows.

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the I band remains the same and the A band narrows.

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both the A band and I band remain the same.

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both the A band and I band narrow.

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Solution

The correct option is A
the A band remains the same and the I band narrows.

Upon muscle contraction, the A-bands do not change their length, whereas the I-bands and the H-zone shorten. This causes the Z lines to come closer together.

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2. I-bands are the light bands and contain actin.
3. During muscle contraction the A-band contracts.
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