Final answer:
The series-elastic component to contraction does not directly generate force during contraction.
Step-by-step explanation:
The correct answer is D. The series-elastic component to contraction does NOT directly generate force during contraction.
The series-elastic component refers to the tendons, which are found in Option C.
The tendons connect muscles to bones and provide a way for force to be transmitted from the contracting muscle to the bone, allowing movement.
The series-elastic component also stores elastic energy, which helps enhance the efficiency of muscle contraction (Option B).