Answer to Question #194301 in Biology for asma

Question #194301

The release of calcium ions initiates muscle contractions. Please describe how actin-binding sites are made available for cross-bridging with myosin heads during contraction.


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2021-05-18T12:39:13-0400

Calcium ions bind to the protein complex troponin and induce conformational changes of the protein. This process stimulates the exposure of the active-binding sites on the actin. As soon as the actin-binding sites are uncovered, the high-energy myosin head bridges the gap, forming a cross-bridge.


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