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Rigor Mortis Occurs in a Dead Person Because

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Rigor mortis occurs in a dead person because


A) ATP, which is necessary for the detachment of cross bridges, is not being formed
B) ATP, which is necessary for the formation of cross bridges, is not being formed
C) ATP, which is necessary for the formation of cross bridges, continues to be formed for several hours after death
D) Deterioration of muscle proteins prevents detachment of cross bridges
E) None of the choices are correct

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