Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 47 - Musculoskeletal Systems - 47.1 - Interactions of Actin and Myosin Cause Muscles to Contact - 47.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 1008: 3

Answer

After the power stroke, ATP is bound to myosin to cause it to release the actin. This hydrolyzes the ATP and allows the myosin head to return to its extended form.

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After the power stroke, ATP is bound to myosin to cause it to release the actin. This hydrolyzes the ATP and allows the myosin head to return to its extended form.
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