NEET Zoology Muscle Contraction MCQ Question
What is the functional unit of contraction in a muscle fibre called?
Sarcomere
Myofibril
Z line
A band
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The portion of the myofibril between two successive 'Z' lines is considered as the functional unit of contraction and is called a sarcomere.
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