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The functional unit of contractile system in striated muscle is

1. myofibril
2. sarcomere
3. Z-band
4. cross bridges

Correct answer: sarcomere

Solution

The sarcomere is the repeating structural and functional unit of striated muscle responsible for contraction. It lies between two Z-bands and contains the actin and myosin filaments that slide past each other.

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