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NEET 2016
Exam
NEET
Year
2016
Subject
Zoology
Chapter
Locomotion and Movement

NEET 2016 · Zoology · Locomotion and Movement

Name the ion responsible for the unmasking of active sites for...

Name the ion responsible for the unmasking of active sites for myosin for cross-bridge activity during muscle contraction.

Options

  1. ACalcium
  2. BMagnesium
  3. CSodium
  4. DPotassium

Correct answer

A. Calcium

Step-by-step solution

Calcium ions bind with TnC unit of troponin which is responsible for the unmasking of active sites for myosin for cross-bridge activity during muscles contraction.
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