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Q.

Read the following statements.

Assertion (A): Actin and myosin are called contractile proteins. 

Reason (R): They are the proteins that generate force during muscle contraction.

In the light of given statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

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a

(A) is true but (R) is false

b

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

c

(A) is false but (R) is true

d

Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

answer is B.

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Proteins that generate force during muscle contractions are the contractile proteins. Myosin is a contractile protein that makes up thick filament, while actin is the main component of thin filament.

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