Cytoskeleton Tubulin 1 Quiz
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What are microtubules made of?

  • Alpha and delta tubulin heterodimers
  • Alpha and gamma tubulin heterodimers
  • Alpha and beta tubulin heterodimers (correct)
  • Alpha and epsilon tubulin heterodimers
  • Which direction do classic kinesins move along microtubules?

  • They do not move along microtubules
  • Towards the plus ends (correct)
  • Towards the minus ends
  • They move bidirectionally
  • What is the structure of kinesin?

  • Monomer protein with a single chain
  • Pentamer protein with three heavy chains and two light chains
  • Dimer protein with one heavy chain and one light chain
  • Tetramer protein with two heavy chains and two light chains (correct)
  • What is the function of kinesin-13 proteins?

    <p>Induce depolymerization uniquely from both ends of the microtubule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor protein moves towards the minus ends of microtubules?

    <p>Cytoplasmic Dynein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the tail of kinesin-14 (Ncd)?

    <p>Bind microtubules and organize microtubule bundles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor protein is approximately 4 times bigger and more complex than kinesin?

    <p>Cytoplasmic Dynein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor protein has irregular steps during movement?

    <p>Cytoplasmic Dynein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor protein is involved in the transport of organelles and axonal transport?

    <p>Cytoplasmic Dynein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the speed of synaptic vesicle movement?

    <p>5 μm/second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core of the cilium and flagellum composed of?

    <p>Microtubules and associated proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor protein bends the axoneme to move the cilium and flagellum?

    <p>Axonemal Dynein</p> Signup and view all the answers

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