A research study investigated a novel compound that binds to troponin, preventing calcium ions (Ca2+\text{Ca}^{2+}Ca2+) from binding to it. Explain how this compound would prevent muscle contraction.
3 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Biology Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors (A-level only), covering Skeletal muscles are stimulated to contract by nerves and act as effectors (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.