Write the difference between Actin and Myosin.

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Actin Myosin
The filaments are composed of actin proteins, troponin and tropomyosin. The filament is composed of myosin and meromyosin.
This is known as the thin filament and short in length. This is known as the thick filament and longer in length.
One end is free and the other end is attached to the Z-line. Both the ends are free.
This allows sliding into the H-zone during muscle contraction. This does not slide during muscle contraction.

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Actin	Myosin
The filaments are composed of actin proteins, troponin and tropomyosin.	The filament is composed of myosin and meromyosin.
This is known as the thin filament and short in length.	This is known as the thick filament and longer in length.
One end is free and the other end is attached to the Z-line.	Both the ends are free.
This allows sliding into the H-zone during muscle contraction.	This does not slide during muscle contraction.