All of the Following Are Necessary for Contraction to Occur

question 100

Multiple Choice

All of the following are necessary for contraction to occur EXCEPT which one?

• A) Calcium levels must increase in close proximity to the contractile proteins.
• B) ATP must be present.
• C) Troponin-tropomyosin complex must shift out of the way.
• D) Cross-bridges must form between actin and myosin.
• E) The troponin and tropomysin must slide relative to each other, shortening the sarcomere.

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