Explain the biochemical basis of rigor mortis


Discussion:

Rigor mortis

1. After death, the muscles of the body become very stiff and inextensible. This phenomenon is referred to as rigor mortis, and the muscles are said to be in a state of rigor.

2. Explain the biochemical basis of rigor mortis, in terms of the interaction of actin and myosin; ie, where in the contraction cycle is the muscle arrested?

3. Would your muscles be likely to go into rigor faster if you were to die while racing to class, or while sitting in lecture? Explain.

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