Rigor mortis occurs due to
- A. Excess ATP
- B. Lack of ATP
- C. Excess calcium
- D. Lack of calcium
Explanation
Without ATP, myosin heads cannot detach from actin, causing persistent muscle contraction (rigor mortis).
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