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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