NEET Zoology Muscle Contraction MCQ Question
Which protein is primarily found in the thin filaments of muscle fibers?
Actin
Myosin
Tropomyosin
Meromyosin
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Actin is the protein that constitutes the thin filaments in muscle fibers, while myosin is found in the thick filaments. Tropomyosin and meromyosin are also associated with muscle contraction but are not the primary component of the thin filaments.
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