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The process of muscle lengthening during differentiation is accompanied by:
Options
A Loss of myofibrils
B Synthesis of myofibrillar proteins
Correct Answer
C Reduction in cell size
D Increased extracellular material
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Muscle tissues differentiate by a gradual process of lengthening with simultaneous synthesis of myofibrillar proteins, which are essential for contractile function.

Hint

Consider what must be produced to build contractile machinery during cell elongation.

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