Zoology-Muscle Contraction

NEET Zoology Muscle Contraction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

If a muscle fibre contains 200 sarcomeres in series, and during muscle contraction each sarcomere shortens by 1.2 micrometers, what will be the total shortening of the muscle fibre?

A

240 micrometers

B

2400 micrometers

C

24 micrometers

D

24000 micrometers

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The total shortening of the muscle fibre is calculated by multiplying the number of sarcomeres by the shortening per sarcomere: 200 sarcomeres x 1.2 micrometers = 240 micrometers.

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