Definition

A type of protein that is a part of myosin, which is involved in muscle contraction. It is formed from two subunits and can be obtained through a specific digestive process.

Example

Meromyosin plays a crucial role in the structure of muscle fibers.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of meromyosin?

I think I read about it in a biology article once.

Yeah, it's one of the protein subunits of myosin, right?

Exactly! It's fascinating how proteins work in our muscles.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Meromyosin is formed from "mero-" (from Greek "meros", meaning part) and "myosin" (from Greek "mys", meaning muscle). The word refers to a part of the myosin protein that is involved in muscle contraction.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mero-' meaning 'part' and 'myosin' relating to 'muscle' — meromyosin is a part of the muscle protein.

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