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Which of the following is not a component of a thin filament?

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Actin

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Myosin

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C

Troponin

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Tropomyosin

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Solution

The correct option is B
Myosin

Thin filament is composed of actin, troponin, and tropomyosin. Myosin contains an actin-binding site, by which it can interact with a thin filament and an ATP-binding site that is involved in the supply of energy and tail.

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