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H-zone of striated muscle fibre represents both thick and thin filaments.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Structure of Muscle Fibers**: - Muscle fibers are composed of units called sarcomeres. Each sarcomere contains thick and thin filaments that are responsible for muscle contraction. 2. **Identifying the Components**: - The thick filaments are primarily made up of myosin, while the thin filaments are primarily made up of actin. 3. **Locating the H-zone**: - Within a sarcomere, the H-zone is the region that is located in the center of the A-band (which contains both thick and thin filaments). 4. **Analyzing the H-zone**: - The H-zone specifically represents only the thick filaments (myosin) and does not include any thin filaments (actin). 5. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, the statement "H-zone of striated muscle fiber represents both thick and thin filaments" is incorrect. The H-zone only represents thick filaments. **Final Answer**: The statement is false; the H-zone represents only thick filaments. ---
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