NEET Zoology Muscle Contraction MCQ Question
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?
240 micrometers
2400 micrometers
24 micrometers
24000 micrometers
Correct Answer
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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