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Question
Write true or false. If false, change the statement so that it is true:
Actin is present in thin filament
Options
True
False
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Solution
This statement is True.
Explanation:
Actin is a primary component of thin filaments in muscle fibres. These thin filaments, along with myosin-thick filaments, play a crucial role in muscle contraction.
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