5 Questions
Which protein is a major component of the thick filaments in muscle?
Myosin
What percentage of myofibrils does tropomyosin constitute?
15-30%
Which type of protein is collagen?
Connective tissue protein
Which pigment is responsible for the pink to red color of muscle?
Myoglobin
What happens to collagen when muscle is cooked?
It converts into gelatin
Test your knowledge about the proteins involved in muscle contraction with this quiz. Learn about myosin, actin, tropomyosin, troponin, and other muscle proteins. See if you can identify their roles and percentages in the myofibrils.
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