Which structure binds to the active site of the thin filament to cause muscle contraction? troponin tropomyosin the head of the myosin the tail of the myosin
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Step 1: Troponin is a protein complex that binds to calcium ions and regulates the interaction between actin and myosin in muscle contraction. Show more…
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