A. Calcium would be sent to the sarcoplasmic reticulum, causing contractions to stop. A muscle fiber ceases to contract the instant ATP is depleted. Furthermore, contraction halts when signals from the motor neuron stop, leading to the repolarization of the sarcolemma and T-tubules, thus closing the voltage-gated calcium channels in the sarcoplasmic reticulum. Calcium ions are subsequently pumped back into the sarcoplasmic reticulum, allowing tropomyosin to once again obstruct the binding sites on the actin filaments.
Response:
B. The meanings of the prefixes chemo- and photo- point to the source of electrons.
Explanation:
The term chemo refers to chemical/drug, whereas photo relates to light. This can be demonstrated through the following examples:
Chemotherapy = treatment using chemicals
Phototherapy = treatment utilizing light