Which structure do the calcium ions bind to when muscle contraction is initiated?

Multiple Choice
The actin myofilament
The sarcolemma
The troponin molecule
The tropomyosin molecule
The sarcoplasmic reticulum

1 answer

The correct answer is The troponin molecule.

During muscle contraction, calcium ions bind to troponin, which causes a conformational change that moves tropomyosin away from the binding sites on the actin filaments, allowing myosin to bind and initiate contraction.