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Why is the sarcomere considered the basic functional unit of skeletal muscle?
Question options:

A) it extends the length of the muscle fiber

B) it is an alternate name for the muscle cell

C) it is the smallest portion capable of contracting

D) it is NOT considered the basic functional unit of skeletal muscle