AP EAMCET202124 Aug 2021Morning ShiftChemistrys Block ElementsActual
Which of the following metal ion plays an important role in muscle contraction?
Options
- AFe ²⁺
- BCa ²⁺
- CAu ⁺
- DNa ⁺
Correct answer
B. Ca ²⁺
Step-by-step solution
In muscle contraction, calcium ions Ca ²⁺ play an important role by building interactions between proteins, myosin and actin. The Ca ²⁺ ions bind to the C portion of actin filament, exposing binding region to which myosin head is attached to in order to stimulate muscle contraction.