Each thin filament consists of

A) A pair of protein strands wound together.
B) Chains of myosin molecules.
C) 6 molecules coiled into a helical structure.
D) A rod-shaped structure with "heads" projecting from each end.
E) A double strand of myosin molecules.


A) A pair of protein strands wound together.

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