Chapter 50: Q50-3TYU (page 1136)
During the contraction of a vertebrate skeletal muscle fiber, calcium ions
(A) break cross-bridges as a cofactor in hydrolysis of ATP.
(B) bind with troponin, changing its shape so that the myosin-binding sites on actin are exposed.
(C) transmit action potentials from the motor neuron to the muscle fiber.
(D) spread action potentials through the T tubules.
Short Answer
(A)The option 鈥渂reak cross-bridge as a cofactor in the hydrolysis of ATP鈥 isincorrect.
(B)The option 鈥渂inding with troponin, changing its shape so that the myosin-binding sites on actin are exposed鈥 iscorrect.
(C)The option 鈥渢ransmit action potential from the motor neuron to the muscle fiber鈥 isincorrect.
(D)The option 鈥渟pread action potential through the T tubules鈥 is incorrect.