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Biology Question on locomotion and movement

The functional unit of contractile system in a striated muscle is

A

sarcomere

B

ZZ-band

C

cross bridges

D

myofibril

Answer

sarcomere

Explanation

Solution

Sarcomere is the functional unit of myofibril. It contains two types of protein filaments called actin and myosin. These filaments slide upon each other to bring about the contraction of the muscles.