MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

SARCOMERE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is Actin a ____
A
Fat
B
Protein
C
Carbohydrate
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Actin is the most abundant protein in most eukaryotic cells. It is highly conserved and participates in more protein-protein interactions than any known protein.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myosin is the prototype of a molecular motor-a protein that converts chemical energy in the form of ATP to mechanical energy, thus generating force and movement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Actin is a highly abundant intracellular protein present in all eukaryotic cells and has a pivotal role in muscle contraction as well as in cell movements. Actin also has an essential function in maintaining and controlling cell shape and architecture.

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