Each myofibril of a muscle contains:

  • A
    Regular dark bands
  • B
    Regular light bands
  • C
    Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
  • D
    Alternate dark and light bands

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Rahul exercises regularly by visiting a gymnasium. Of late,he is gaining weight. What could be the reason? Choose the correct answer and elaborate.
$A$. Rahul has gained weight due to accumulation of fats in the body.
$B$. Rahul has gained weight due to increased muscle mass and loss of fat.
$C$. Rahul has gained weight because his muscle shape has improved.
$D$. Rahul has gained weight because he is accumulating water in the body.

Select the correct statements regarding the mechanism of muscle contraction.
$A.$ It is initiated by a signal sent by $\text{CNS}$ via a motor neuron,not a sensory neuron.
$B.$ Neurotransmitter generates an action potential in the sarcolemma.
$C.$ Increased $Ca^{++}$ level leads to the binding of calcium with troponin on actin filaments.
$D.$ Masking of the active site of actin prevents contraction; unmasking leads to contraction.
$E.$ Utilising the energy from $\text{ATP}$ hydrolysis to form a cross-bridge.

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Both proteins,actin and myosin,are arranged in a rod-like structure in the muscles:

Provide the full names for the following abbreviations:
$(1)$ $HMM$
$(2)$ $ATP$

In a relaxed muscle fibril,the $H$-zone,a lighter region of low density,can be seen in the centre of:

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