To initiate a smooth muscle cell contraction, calcium enters the cell and binds to

A.   troponin, which then activates myosin light-chain kinase.
B.   calmodulin, which then binds to and activates myosin light-chain kinase.
C.  a myosin head, which then activates calmodulin.
D.   myosin light-chain kinase, which then hydrolyzes ATP.
E.  a  phosphatase, which then removes the tropomyosin blockade.


B

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