Which of the following lists muscle components in the correct order from smallest to largest?
A)muscle, sarcomeres, myofibrils, muscle fibers
B)sarcomeres, myofibrils, muscle fibers, muscle
C)sarcomeres, myofibrils, muscle, muscle fibers
D)myofibrils, muscle, sarcomeres, muscle fibers

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Sarcomeres are the smallest functional units of muscle, made up of myofilaments. Myofibrils are bundles of sarcomeres, and muscle fibers are made up of bundles of myofibrils. Therefore, the correct order from smallest to largest is sarcomeres, myofibrils, muscle fibers, and finally, the whole muscle. Choice B lists these components in the correct order.

Which of the Following Lists Muscle Components in the Correct