An adaptation of "My Sharona" (by The Knack) which describes the molecular mechanisms by which muscles contract. Performed by Science Groove. Lyrics for this song, and information on all of Greg's other science songs: [ Ссылка ]. More on Do Peterson: [ Ссылка ].
Ooh my little filaments, filaments --
Actin and myosin myofibrils:
Proteins that are long and dense, long and dense,
Making up the structure of the myofibrils.
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Signal from the brain rides the nerve to the muscle,
Where the myosin inside will slide past the actin of the
My-my-my-y-y, woo! Muh-muh-muh-myofibrils.
Add a little calcium, calcium
To the cytoplasm near the myofibrils.
It will turn troponin on, troponin on,
Causing the contraction of the myofibrils.
CHORUS
Muscles need energy, energy,
Most of which is needed by the myofibrils.
Myosin burns ATP, ATP
Fueling the contractions of the myofibrils.
CHORUS
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