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Actin Molecule

Sarcomere is ...

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Sarcomere is the part between two?

A

H-lines

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A-lines

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C

I-bands

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Z-lines

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Solution

The correct option is D Z-lines
sarcomere is the part of myofibril between two Z line. so option D is correct

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Q. Identify the correct statements.

1. A-bands are dark and contain myosin.
2. I-bands are light and contain actin.
3. During the action, A band contracts.
4. The part between two Z-lines is sarcomere.
5. The central part of thin filament, not overlapped by thick filament is the H-zone.

Q. Assess the statements.
1. A-bands of the muscle is dark and contain myosin.
2. I-bands are the light bands and contain actin.
3. During muscle contraction the A-band contracts.
4. The part between the two Z-lines is called as sarcomere.
5. The central part of thick filament, not overlapped by thin filament, called H-zone.
Of the above statements.

Q. During contraction, what changes would you expect to see in the various lines, bands, and zones of the sarcomere, on the basis of the sliding filament hypothesis?

Q. Select true or false
i. Shortening of sarcomere occurs when Z lines attached to actin filaments are pushed outwards.
ii. During contraction, I bands retain their lengths.
iii. During contraction, A bands get reduced in length.

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