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Actin is present in thin filament

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Actin**: - Actin is an intracellular protein found in all eukaryotic cells. It plays a crucial role in various cellular functions, including muscle contraction and cell movement. 2. **Composition of Thin Filaments**: - Thin filaments are primarily composed of actin. They consist of two helically arranged filamentous polymers of the actin protein. 3. **Additional Proteins in Thin Filaments**: - In addition to actin, thin filaments also contain another protein called tropomyosin. Tropomyosin runs along the length of the actin filaments and is involved in regulating muscle contraction. 4. **Role of Troponin**: - Along with actin and tropomyosin, thin filaments also have a globular protein called troponin. Troponin is found at intervals along the filament and plays a key role in muscle contraction by interacting with calcium ions. 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, it is accurate to state that actin is present in thin filaments, as it is one of the main components that make up these structures in muscle cells.
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