The striations in striated muscle correspond with actual molecular structures. Which of the following is the Z disk?

A) a band where only actin myofilaments are found
B) a band where only myosin myofilaments are found
C) an attachment point for actin myofilaments
D) an attachment point for myosin myofilaments


Answer: C) an attachment point for actin myofilaments

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