Which of the following correctly describes the sequence of events in the kinesin reaction cycle? For simplicity, the two heads are referred to as head 1 and head 2. Head 1 starts as the leading head.

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In the kinesin reaction cycle, ATP binds to the leading head (head 1), causing the trailing head (head 2) to swing forward and bind to the next tubulin binding site. ADP is then released from head 2, followed by ATP hydrolysis in head 1, which eventually leads to head 1 releasing tubulin.

Which of the Following Correctly Describes the Sequence of Events