What is the main function of the heavy meromyosin (HMM) component?

What is the main function of the heavy meromyosin (HMM) component?
  1. To run close to the F actins
  2. To act as an ATPase enzyme
  3. To mask the active binding sites
  4. To project outwards at regular distance and angle

Solution

The main function of the HMM component is to act as an ATPase enzyme and has binding sites for ATP and active sites for actin.

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