Imagine if no ATP was available. Predict the consequences of this on skeletal muscle contraction and relaxation.
A. Ca2+ would be unable to leave the sarcoplasmic reticulum upon depolarization of the sarcolemma.
B. Cross bridges would remain attached after muscle contraction.
C. The active sites on actin would never be exposed.
D. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: B
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