Which of the following motor proteins utilizes ATP to slide along actin filaments and generate contractile force in muscle and nonmuscle cells?
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Correct answer: Myosin II
Myosin II interacts with actin filaments, hydrolyzes ATP, and produces contractile force — fundamental for muscle contraction, cell locomotion, and cytokinesis.
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