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The globular head of myosin contains
BiologyLocomotion and MovementJIPMERJIPMER 2017
Options:
  • A calcium ions in large quantities
  • B troponin
  • C ATPase enzyme
  • D ATP
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The correct answer is: ATPase enzyme
Globular head of myosin contains an ATPase enzyme that along with $\mathrm{CO}^{2+}$ and $\mathrm{Mg}^{2+}$ ions catalyses the breakdown of ATP during muscle contraction. It also has binding site for ATP and active sites for actin.

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