Arrange the given steps of muscle contraction in the series of events from first to last.
$I.$ Myosin head binds to the exposed active site on actin to form a cross bridge.
$II.$ The $Z$-line attached to these actin are also pulled inwards,thereby causing shortening of sarcomere,also called contraction.
$III.$ This pulls the attached actin filaments towards the centre of $A$-band.
The correct option is:

  • A
    $I \rightarrow II \rightarrow III$
  • B
    $III \rightarrow II \rightarrow I$
  • C
    $I \rightarrow III \rightarrow II$
  • D
    $III \rightarrow I \rightarrow II$

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