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QWhat enzyme is present in the globular head of meromyosin?

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  • A Motor neuron + muscle fibres ✔ ✖
  • B Motor neuron + fascia ✔ ✖
  • C Motor neuron + muscle ✔ ✖
  • D Motor neuron + muscle bundle ✔ ✖
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The thick filaments in muscle cells are composed of individual monomeric proteins known as meromyosins. Each meromyosin consists of a globular head with a short arm and a tail. The globular head of the meromyosin contains the enzyme ATPase, which hydrolyzes ATP to provide the energy required for muscle contraction.

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