NEET Previous Year Question
The sliding filament theory can be best explained as
Topic: NEET PYQ
Answer: C. Full step-by-step solution below.
- AWhen myofilaments slide pass each other actin filaments shorten while myosin filaments do not shorten.
- BActin and myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other.
- CActin and myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other.
- DWhen myofilaments slide pass each other, the myosin filaments shorten while actin filaments do not shorten.
Correct answer: C
Solution
(c) According to the sliding filament theory, actin and myosin filaments maintain their lengths and slide past each other, causing the sarcomere to shorten.More Locomotion & Movement PYQs
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