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Lesson 3: Muscle Structure and Function

Question 14 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 WHITE IC

What is a protein that is the main component of the thick filaments in muscle fibers and is responsible for muscle contraction?

Answer
A
actin
B
myosin
C
ATP
D
DNA

Explanation

Myosin is the main protein in the thick filaments of muscle fibers. During contraction, myosin interacts with actin in the thin filaments to generate force. Actin is a thin-filament protein, while ATP supplies energy and DNA stores genetic information.

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