Rigor mortis occurs because ________.
A. no ATP is available to release attached actin and myosin molecules
B. proteins are beginning to break down, thus preventing a flow of calcium ions
C. the cells are dead
D. sodium ions leak into the muscle causing continued contractions
Answer:A
Rigor mortis occurs because ________.
A. no ATP is available to release attached actin and myosin molecules B. proteins are beginning to break down, thus preventing a flow of calcium ions C. the cells are dead D. sodium ions leak into the muscle causing continued contractions