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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Myofilaments are primarily composed of:
Options
A Lipids
B Contractile proteins
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C Carbohydrates
D Nucleic acids
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Myofilaments are composed of contractile proteins—primarily actin (thin filaments) and myosin (thick filaments)—responsible for muscle contraction.

Hint

What type of macromolecules enable contraction?

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