Motor proteins are able to generate force by ___________.
A)undergoing a series of conformational changes
B)breaking bonds
C)making bonds
D)adding amino acids to the end of the molecular motor
E)making bonds AND adding amino acids to the end of the molecular motor

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Motor proteins generate force through a series of conformational changes. They use ATP hydrolysis to change shape and generate movement along microtubules or actin filaments. Breaking or making bonds and adding amino acids to the end of the motor protein are not mechanisms by which motor proteins generate force.

Motor Proteins Are Able to Generate Force by ___________