Practice mode Support and Movement

The dark A band of a sarcomere corresponds to ____.

Correct answer B. the full length of the thick myosin filaments

Explanation

The A (anisotropic) band spans the whole length of the myosin filaments, including the parts that overlap with actin. Its length stays constant during contraction.

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