In the power stroke shown in panel c below, the thin filaments are pulled towards the center of the sarcomere. What is the specific sequence of events that occurs during a power stroke?





A.  Release of the phosphate group -> release of ADP -> myosin head changes shape

B.  Release of ADP-> release of the phosphate group -> myosin head changes shape

C.  Release of ADP -> myosin head changes shape -> release of the phosphate group

D.  Release of the phosphate group -> myosin head changes shape -> release of ADP

E.  Myosin head changes shape -> release of the phosphate group -> release of ADP


D.  Release of the phosphate group -> myosin head changes shape -> release of ADP

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