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After incorporation into growing actin filaments, the associated ATP is _____________(a) degraded(b) lysed(c) hydrolyzed(d) esterified |
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Answer» The correct option is (c) hydrolyzed Explanation: Actin units are added to the growing microfilament chain by the use of ATP. Each Actin subunit binds an ATP molecule. This ATP molecule is hydrolysed to ADP while the Actin unit is attached to the chain. |
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