Contraction of striated muscle is regulated by

A) TnC's affinity for Ca2+ (and nothing else).
B) Alternating the two available isoforms of myosin.
C) Utilizing different combinations of muscle protein isoforms.
D) The rate at which Ca2+ is able to bind to actin.


Answer: C

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