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Problem 35
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Section 38.3: Critical Thinking Questions
Chapter 38: The musculoskeletal system
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The myosin head is prepared to connect to the actin filament for a contraction cycle by ATP hydrolysis into ADP and inorganic phosphate. Actin is liberated from myosin with the help of ATP after the cross-bridge between actin and myosin is established. The myosin is then returned to its cocked position. If there was no ATP, this step would not be possible.
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