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Which molecule has the ATP binding site needed for muscle contraction?

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Myosin
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Actin
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Troponin
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Tropomyosin
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Solution

The correct option is A Myosin
The myosin head contains binding sites ATP binding site and actin binding site. Actin molecule has 2 other proteins tropomyosin and troponin are two other proteins found in small quantities in muscle. They help regulate muscle contraction.

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