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A myofibril is a bundle of contractile filaments (myofilaments), 1-2 μm in diameter, that are arranged in parallel groups in the cytoplasm of striated muscle cells.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 8y agoMyofilaments are bands of proteins that compose the cytoskeleton of muscle cells.
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∙ 9y agoThe function of a myofibril in short is to shorten and to contract.
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∙ 15y agoMuscles
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∙ 14y agoThread-like structures
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What is the order from largest to smallest myofibril fascicle myofiber myofilament?
myofilament myofibril myofiber fascicle muscle
What another name for myocyte?
Myofibril
Myofibrils consist of contractile proteins called?
Myofilaments Two types: actin (thin filament) & myosin (thick filament)
What is a myofibril made up of?
Actin, myosin
What is the basic functional unit of a myofibril?
sarcomere
What is the Smaller fiber in a muscle fiber?
Myofibril
What is the fine subunit of muscle fiber?
myofibril
What area of a myofibril is there no actin filaments?
H band
Long filamentous organelle with a banded appearance?
A long filamentous organelle with a banded appearance is a myofibril. A myofibril is a cylindrical structure that extends along the complete length of each muscle cell.
What is difference between myofibril and muscle fiber?
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Does a myofibril have a banded appearance?
Yes, a myofibril has a banded appearance. The sarcomere is delimited by two dark bands which are called the Z-discs. The Z-discs have two lighter colored bands and two darker bands.
Protein molecule that makes up part of a myofibril?
Actin , myosin and others .
