STANDARDZoology-Muscle Contraction
STANDARD Zoology ATPase Activity MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
ATPase enzyme needed for muscle contraction is located in
A
Myosin
B
Actin
C
Actinin
D
Troponin
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Myosin functions as a motor protein as it has an ATPase binding site that, upon binding with Actin, converts ATP into ADP and Pi, releasing chemical energy in the form of ATP to convert to mechanical energy for locomotion.
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