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which of the following is a contractile protein ?

A

P-protein

B

Myosin

C

Albumin

D

Penneases

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To determine which of the following is a contractile protein, we will analyze each option provided: 1. **P Protein**: - P protein is primarily found in the phloem tissue of plants. - Its main function is related to the transport of nutrients and does not involve muscle contraction. - Therefore, P protein is **not** a contractile protein. 2. **Myosin**: - Myosin is well-known as a contractile protein. - It plays a crucial role in muscle contraction by interacting with another protein called actin. - Myosin facilitates the contraction and relaxation of muscle fibers. - Thus, myosin is a contractile protein. 3. **Albumin**: - Albumin is a type of protein that primarily functions in maintaining osmotic pressure in the blood. - It does not have any role in muscle contraction. - Therefore, albumin is **not** a contractile protein. 4. **Peniesis**: - There seems to be a typographical error here, as "peniesis" is not a recognized term in the context of proteins. - Assuming it refers to a non-specific protein, it would not be classified as a contractile protein. Based on the analysis of each option, the correct answer is **myosin**, as it is the only protein listed that is known to be involved in muscle contraction. ### Final Answer: The contractile protein among the options is **myosin**.
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