The sarcolemma is the

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


Answer: E

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