What Is the Functional Unit of a Skeletal Muscle Called

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the functional unit of a skeletal muscle called?

• A)a myofibril
• B)the sarcoplasmic reticulum
• C)a myofilament
• D)a sarcomere

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Definitions:

Units

A standard measurement used to quantify physical properties such as length, mass, volume, or time.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism.

ADP

Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP) is an important organic compound in metabolism that serves as an energy transfer molecule. ADP is converted to ATP, which stores and transfers energy within cells.

Energy Currency

This refers to molecules like adenosine triphosphate (ATP) that store and transfer energy within cells, fueling various biological processes.