Explain the function of ATP in muscle contractions

What will be an ideal response?


ATP binds to the myosin heads, allowing the myosin heads to disengage from the actin. The myosin heads split the ATP molecules and store the energy, which allows the myosin heads to swivel in preparation to form the cross-bridges.

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