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Name two types of filaments in a sarcomere.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Sarcomeres**: A sarcomere is the basic structural and functional unit of skeletal muscle fibers. It is responsible for muscle contraction and is organized in a specific manner. 2. **Identifying Filaments**: Within a sarcomere, there are two main types of filaments that play crucial roles in muscle contraction. 3. **Thick Filaments**: The first type of filament is the thick filament, which is primarily composed of the protein myosin. Myosin filaments are responsible for generating force during muscle contraction. ...
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Knowledge Check

  • A sarcomere is :

    A
    the area between two intercalated discs
    B
    the nonfunctional unit of skeletal muscle
    C
    the wavy lines on the cell, as seen in a microscope
    D
    the contractile unit between two Z disc
  • What is sarcomere ?

    A
    Part between two H-lines
    B
    Part between two A-lines
    C
    Part between two I-bands
    D
    Part between two Z-lines
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