Are the actin and myosin filaments arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the myofibrils?

Are the actin and myosin filaments arranged perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the myofibrils?
  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. May be
  4. Sometimes

Solution

Both the actin and myosin filaments are arranged as rod-like structures, parallel to each other and also to the longitudinal axis of the myofibrils.

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