What is a sarcomere?

Part between dark bands

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Part between light bands

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

A light band and half of the two dark bands

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

A dark band and half of the two light bands.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D
A dark band and half of the two light bands.

There are two types of myofilaments- actin and myosin. These are arranged alternately and it forms a dark band. The region where only actin filament is seen is called as the light band. A dark band and half of the two light bands together constitute the sarcomere. It is the basic unit of striated muscle tissue.

Suggest Corrections