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Sliding filament theory can be best explained as:

Options

  1. AWhen myofilaments slide pass each other actin filaments shorten while myosin filament do not shorten.
  2. BActin and myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other.
  3. CActin and myosin filaments do not shorten, rather slide pass each other.
  4. DWhen myofilaments slide pass each other, myosin filaments shorten while actin filaments do not shorten.

Correct answer

C. Actin and myosin filaments do not shorten, rather slide pass each other.

Step-by-step solution

In the sliding filament model, the thick and thin filaments past each other, shortening the sarcomere, i.e., actin and myosin filaments do not shorten, rather actin filaments slide over myosin filaments.

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