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Quiz: Role of Calcium Ions in Muscle Contraction

Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) (9BN0)

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Building on what you've learned about muscles, let's test your understanding of the role of calcium ions in muscle contraction!

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What triggers calcium ions to be released from the sarcoplasmic reticulum?

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Which of the following are roles of calcium ions in muscle contraction? (Select all that apply)

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Calcium ions bind to {{blank0}} during muscle contraction, causing {{blank1}} to shift and expose binding sites on actin.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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If a muscle cell releases 10^4 calcium ions per contraction, how many ions are released after 5 contractions?

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What happens to calcium ions after muscle contraction ends?

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Which proteins are directly involved in muscle contraction? (Select all that apply)

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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The energy required for muscle contraction comes from {{blank0}}, which is produced by {{blank1}} in the mitochondria.

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What is the consequence of calcium ions failing to bind to troponin?

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