Zoology-Muscle Contraction

NEET Zoology Muscle Contraction MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11

In a sarcomere, if the distance between two successive 'Z' lines is reduced by 0.5 micrometers during muscle contraction, what is the new length of the sarcomere if the original length was 2.5 micrometers?

A

2.0 micrometers

B

2.2 micrometers

C

1.8 micrometers

D

2.5 micrometers

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The sarcomere is the functional unit of contraction, located between two successive 'Z' lines. If its length is reduced by 0.5 micrometers from the original 2.5 micrometers, the new length is 2.0 micrometers.

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