STANDARDZoology-Muscle Physiology

STANDARD Zoology Skeletal Muscle MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

The dark bands (Black bands) (A-bands) of a skeletal muscle are known as

A

Isotropic bands

B

Anisotropic bands

C

Intercalated disc

D

Cross bridges

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

The dark band or A-band is formed by entire myosin (thick filament) and a small portion of actin (thin filament). During muscle contraction, the length of the A-band remains the same.

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