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In a relaxed muscle, which protein covers the myosin-binding sites on actin?

Correct answer D. Tropomyosin

Explanation

Tropomyosin is a long fibrous protein lying along the actin groove. At rest it blocks the binding sites; when Ca²⁺ binds to troponin, tropomyosin moves aside and cross-bridges can form.

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