MCQ
Function of $ATP$ in muscle fibres is
  • A
    It acts as an enzyme
  • B
    It keeps the muscle supple and extensible
  • C
    It is essential for subsequent contraction of rigid muscles by providing energy
  • $(b)$ and $(c)$ both

Answer

Correct option: D.
$(b)$ and $(c)$ both
d
(d) In living muscle fibres $ATP$ performs a dual role. At rest when myosin is not acting as an enzyme $ATP$ keeps the muscles supple.

And extensible and when stimulated muscles becomes rigid and then $ATP $ provides energy for their contraction.

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