A myofibril is the

A. structural and functional unit of the skeletal muscle fiber.
B. cytoplasm of a muscle fiber.
C. plasma membrane of a muscle fiber.
D. protein strand composed of actin.
E. contractile thread that extends the length of the muscle fiber.


Answer: E

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