Who propounded the "Sliding filament theory" for muscle contraction?

Cori

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H.E. Huxley

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A.F. Huxley

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H.E. Huxley and A.F. Huxley

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Solution

The correct option is A H.E. Huxley and A.F. Huxley
The sliding filament theory supports the mechanism of contraction of muscle by its protein components actin and myosin. It was independently developed by Andrew F.Huxley and Rolf Niedergerke and by Hugh Huxley and Jean Hanson in 1954.
So, the correct answer is option D.

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