The basis of muscle action is the power stroke of the myosin protein pulling on an actin

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The basis of muscle action is the power stroke of the myosin protein pulling on an actin filament. It takes the energy of one molecule of ATP, 5.1 × 10-20 J, to produce a displacement of 10 nm against a force of 1.0 pN. What is the efficiency?

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College Physics A Strategic Approach

ISBN: 9780134779218

4th Edition

Authors: Randall D. Knight, Brian Jones

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