NEETZoologyLocomotion and Movement
Choose the correct statement w.r.t diagram shown:
Options
- AUtilising the energy from ATP formation, the myosin head now binds to the exposed active sites on actin to for
- BActin filaments are pushed away from the centre of ‘A’ band.
- CMyosin releases the ADP and P1 and goes back to its relaxed state.
- DA new ADP binds and the cross-bridge is broken.
Correct answer
C. Myosin releases the ADP and P1 and goes back to its relaxed state.
Step-by-step solution
Muscle contraction is initiated by a signal sent by the central nervous system (CNS) via a motor neuron. A motor neuron alongwith the muscle fibres connected to it constitute a motor unit. The junction between a motor neuron and the sarcolemma of the muscle fibre is called the neuromuscular junction or motor-end plate. A neural signal reaching this junction releases a neurotransmitter (Acetyl choline) which generates an action potential in the sarcolemma. This spreads through the muscle fibre and causes the release