Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Sliding filament theory
What Sliding filament theory means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Sliding filament theory
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Actin filaments are pulled past myosin filaments, causing the sarcomere to shorten, while the filaments themselves do not shorten.
Topics that use Sliding filament theory
- Topic 7: Run for your Life (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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