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What is the source of energy for muscle contraction?
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High energy compounds
Compounds like ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which have energy stored in the form of phosphate bonds are called high-energy compounds.They release the energy by transfer of phosphoryl group.
ATP ---> ADP + Energy
Role of myosin
The myosin head has ATPase activity and it results in the breakdown of ATP to ADP and energy. This energy is used in muscle contraction.
Compounds like ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) which have energy stored in the form of phosphate bonds are called high-energy compounds.They release the energy by transfer of phosphoryl group.
ATP ---> ADP + Energy
Role of myosin
The myosin head has ATPase activity and it results in the breakdown of ATP to ADP and energy. This energy is used in muscle contraction.
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