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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Cytoplasmic contractile elements within the sarcoplasm are called:
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A Myofilaments
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B Sarcomeres
C Myofibrils
D Fascicles
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Cytoplasmic contractile elements within the sarcoplasm are called myofilaments, which are the actin and myosin filaments responsible for contraction.

Hint

What are the individual protein filaments that slide during contraction?

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