MCQ
Sliding filament theory can be best explained as
  • A
    Actin and Myosin filaments shorten and slide pass each other
  • Actin and Myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other
  • C
    When myofilaments slide pass each other, Myosin filaments shorten while Actin filaments do not shorten
  • D
    When myofilaments slide pass each other Actin filaments shorten while myosin filament do not shorten

Answer

Correct option: B.
Actin and Myosin filaments do not shorten but rather slide pass each other
b

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