Why is myosin V able to take very large steps along a microfilament?
A)Its neck is twisted.
B)Its neck is relatively long.
C)Its neck is relatively short.
D)Its tail is very long.
E)Its tail is bipolar.

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Myosin V has a relatively long neck region. This allows the myosin head to take larger steps along the microfilament compared to other myosin proteins with shorter neck regions.

Why Is Myosin V Able to Take Very Large Steps