The function of tropomyosin is to prevent actin and myosin from - when the muscle is at rest.
Correct answer: A. Interacting
- A. Interacting
- B. Separation
- C. Both A an B
- D. None of these
Explanation
Tropomyosin blocks myosin binding sites on actin molecules, preventing cross-bridge formation, which prevents contraction in a muscle without nervous input. The other options are incorrect
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