What specifically happens when the myosin bound ATP is hydrolyzed to ADP and Pi?
A) the myosin converts to a high energy state
B) the myosin converts to a low energy state
C) the energy released from ATP causes the release of calcium from endoplasmic reticula
D) myosin and actin form a cross-bridge
E) the sarcomere contracts

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The hydrolysis of ATP to ADP and Pi provides energy that converts myosin to a high energy state, allowing it to bind to actin and form a cross-bridge.

What Specifically Happens When the Myosin Bound ATP Is Hydrolyzed