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Where is the ATPase enzyme required for muscle contraction located ?

A
Actinin
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Myosin
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Troponin
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Actin
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Solution

The correct option is B Myosin
Actin and myosin are the two types of filaments present in muscles. Together they are responsible for many cell movements. Myosin is a specific type of protein. It is responsible for converting chemical energy of energy to mechanical energy, leading to contraction of muscles. For this, the ATPase enzyme is located in myosin filaments.
So, option B is the correct answer.

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