The given figure represents the cross-bridge cycle in skeletal muscle. What does step $B$ in the figure represent?

  • A
    Attachment of myosin head to actin forming a cross-bridge.
  • B
    Release of phosphate. Myosin changes shape to pull actin.
  • C
    Attachment of new $ATP$ to myosin head. The cross-bridge detaches.
  • D
    Splitting of $ATP$ into $ADP$ and $\Pi$. Myosin cocks into its high-energy conformation.

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