NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
What is the main function of the light meromyosin (LMM) component?
Options
- ATo run close to the F actins
- BTo act as an ATPase enzyme
- CTo mask the active binding sites
- DTo provide structural support
Correct answer
D. To provide structural support
Step-by-step solution
.Each "F" actin is a polymer of monomeric "G" (Globular) actinsTwo filaments of another protein, tropomyosin also run close to the "F" actins throughout its length.In the resting state a subunit of troponin masks the active binding sites for myosin on the actin filaments.The thick filament in a myofibril is made up of many monomeric proteins called Meromyosins.The HMM component consists of the head and short arm of a meromyosin. The cross arm in the HMM component refers to the head and short arm projecting outwards