Select the correct statement with reference to muscle structure.
$I.$ Each myosin is a polymerized protein.
$II.$ Many meromyosin constitute one thick filament (myosin).
$III.$ Each meromyosin's tail is called heavy meromyosin $(HMM)$ and head is called light meromyosin $(LMM)$.
$IV.$ The globular head is an active $ATPase$ enzyme and has binding sites for $ATP$ and active sites for actin.
Choose the option with correct statements.

  • A
    All except $I$
  • B
    All except $IV$
  • C
    All except $III$
  • D
    All except $II$

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