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A sarcomere shortens when______ . a. thick filaments shorten b. thin filaments shorten c. both thick and thin filaments shorten d. none of the above

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter35: Structural Support And Movement

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Problem 8SQ: In sarcomeres, phosphate-group transfers from ATP activate _______. a. actin b. myosin c. troponin...

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A sarcomere shortens when______ .
a. thick filaments shorten
b. thin filaments shorten
c. both thick and thin filaments shorten
d. none of the above

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