Which Is the Main Function of a Muscle

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which is the main function of a muscle?

• A)contract and shorten
• B)stretch
• C)create a pulling force
• D)stabilize a body part

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Definitions:

Photorespiration

A process in plant metabolism where oxygen is consumed and carbon dioxide is released, typically reducing the efficiency of photosynthesis.

C4 Plants

Plants that utilize the C4 carbon fixation pathway, enabling them to photosynthesize more efficiently in high light and temperature conditions than C3 plants.

CAM Plants

Plants that utilize Crassulacean Acid Metabolism, an adaptation for photosynthesis in arid conditions.

Organisms

Any contiguous living system, such as an animal, plant, fungus, archaeon, or bacterium.