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How do G actin, F actin, tropomyosin, and troponincombine to form an actin myofilament? Name the ion ormolecule to which each of the three subunits of troponinbinds

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Chapter6: The Muscular System

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Problem 3RQ: How do actin and myosin interact in a sarcomere to bring about muscle contraction? What roles do ATP...

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How do G actin, F actin, tropomyosin, and troponin
combine to form an actin myofilament? Name the ion or
molecule to which each of the three subunits of troponin
binds

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