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The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers extending throughout the ______.
The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers extending throughout the ______.
cytoplasm
The cytoskeleton is composed of three types of molecular structures: Microtubules, Microfilaments, and ______.
The cytoskeleton is composed of three types of molecular structures: Microtubules, Microfilaments, and ______.
Intermediate filaments
The cytoskeleton helps to support the cell and maintain its ______.
The cytoskeleton helps to support the cell and maintain its ______.
shape
Inside the cell, vesicles can travel along 'monorails' provided by the ______.
Inside the cell, vesicles can travel along 'monorails' provided by the ______.
The cytoskeleton is an essential component of the cell ______ machinery.
The cytoskeleton is an essential component of the cell ______ machinery.
Microtubules participate in a wide variety of cell ______.
Microtubules participate in a wide variety of cell ______.
The cytoskeleton may help regulate biochemical ______.
The cytoskeleton may help regulate biochemical ______.
One function of the cytoskeleton is to provide structural ______.
One function of the cytoskeleton is to provide structural ______.
Protein motors use ______ to provide motion.
Protein motors use ______ to provide motion.
______ are responsible for the migration of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.
______ are responsible for the migration of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.
GTP hydrolysis controls the dynamic ______ of microtubules.
GTP hydrolysis controls the dynamic ______ of microtubules.
Microtubules grow and shrink ______ of their neighbors.
Microtubules grow and shrink ______ of their neighbors.
Microtubule-binding proteins are known as ______.
Microtubule-binding proteins are known as ______.
Kinesins are motor proteins that transport materials along ______ in the nerve axon.
Kinesins are motor proteins that transport materials along ______ in the nerve axon.
MAPs can prevent or promote cytosolic microtubule ______.
MAPs can prevent or promote cytosolic microtubule ______.
Microtubules guide the transport of organelles, vesicles, and ______.
Microtubules guide the transport of organelles, vesicles, and ______.
Actin polymerization involves ATP hydrolysis instead of ______.
Actin polymerization involves ATP hydrolysis instead of ______.
Actin-binding proteins (ABPs) include banding and cross linking proteins, regulatory proteins, and ______ proteins.
Actin-binding proteins (ABPs) include banding and cross linking proteins, regulatory proteins, and ______ proteins.
Actin filaments are often nucleated at the ______ membrane.
Actin filaments are often nucleated at the ______ membrane.
Actin associates with thicker filaments made of the motor protein ______.
Actin associates with thicker filaments made of the motor protein ______.
Myosin-I is considered the simplest form of ______.
Myosin-I is considered the simplest form of ______.
Muscles contract by a sliding-______ mechanism.
Muscles contract by a sliding-______ mechanism.
Cytoplasmic dyneins attached to Golgi membranes pull the Golgi along ______ toward the nucleus.
Cytoplasmic dyneins attached to Golgi membranes pull the Golgi along ______ toward the nucleus.
Kinesins and cytoplasmic dyneins are ______ motor proteins that move in opposite directions along the microtubules.
Kinesins and cytoplasmic dyneins are ______ motor proteins that move in opposite directions along the microtubules.
Myosin-II molecules can associate with one another to form myosin-______ filaments.
Myosin-II molecules can associate with one another to form myosin-______ filaments.
In muscle cells, thousands of actin filaments are arranged ______ to one another.
In muscle cells, thousands of actin filaments are arranged ______ to one another.
The bending of cilia and flagella is driven by the arms of a motor protein called ______.
The bending of cilia and flagella is driven by the arms of a motor protein called ______.
______ filaments are important for providing mechanical strength to the cell and are involved in various cellular functions.
______ filaments are important for providing mechanical strength to the cell and are involved in various cellular functions.
G actin monomers polymerize into ______ filaments.
G actin monomers polymerize into ______ filaments.
Actin subunits assemble head to tail to generate filaments with structural ______.
Actin subunits assemble head to tail to generate filaments with structural ______.
Microfilaments resist ______ and form a three-dimensional network just inside the plasma membrane.
Microfilaments resist ______ and form a three-dimensional network just inside the plasma membrane.
______ interacts with myosin to provide the force of muscular contraction.
______ interacts with myosin to provide the force of muscular contraction.
Intermediate filaments provide mechanical strength and resistance to ______.
Intermediate filaments provide mechanical strength and resistance to ______.
Keratins are found in epithelial cells, hair and ______.
Keratins are found in epithelial cells, hair and ______.
Nuclear lamins form a meshwork that stabilizes the inner ______ membrane.
Nuclear lamins form a meshwork that stabilizes the inner ______ membrane.
Neurofilaments strengthen the long axons of ______.
Neurofilaments strengthen the long axons of ______.
Vimentins provide mechanical strength to ______ and other cells.
Vimentins provide mechanical strength to ______ and other cells.
Intermediate filaments are ______ in size at 8 - 12 nanometers.
Intermediate filaments are ______ in size at 8 - 12 nanometers.
Drugs that inhibit ______ are used in biomedical research.
Drugs that inhibit ______ are used in biomedical research.
Taxol binds and stabilizes ______.
Taxol binds and stabilizes ______.
Lamin and cell-specific proteins are key components of ______ filaments.
Lamin and cell-specific proteins are key components of ______ filaments.
Skin diseases like epidermolysis bullosa are associated with mutations in genes encoding ______ proteins.
Skin diseases like epidermolysis bullosa are associated with mutations in genes encoding ______ proteins.
The cytoskeleton provides ______ to maintain the shape of the cell.
The cytoskeleton provides ______ to maintain the shape of the cell.
Motor proteins interact with the cytoskeleton to produce ______.
Motor proteins interact with the cytoskeleton to produce ______.
The ______ consists of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
The ______ consists of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
Microtubules are involved in intracellular ______ and the movement of organelles.
Microtubules are involved in intracellular ______ and the movement of organelles.
The bending of ______ and flagella is driven by motor proteins.
The bending of ______ and flagella is driven by motor proteins.
Actin filaments can resist ______ and are involved in maintaining cell shape.
Actin filaments can resist ______ and are involved in maintaining cell shape.
Intermediate filaments provide ______ strength to cells.
Intermediate filaments provide ______ strength to cells.
Vimentins are types of intermediate filaments that provide strength to ______ cells.
Vimentins are types of intermediate filaments that provide strength to ______ cells.
Cilia and flagella contain stable microtubules moved by ______.
Cilia and flagella contain stable microtubules moved by ______.
Some functions of actin filaments include providing mechanical strength and generating ______ in cells.
Some functions of actin filaments include providing mechanical strength and generating ______ in cells.
The actin subunit, which is a monomer, has a binding site for a nucleotide such as ATP or ______.
The actin subunit, which is a monomer, has a binding site for a nucleotide such as ATP or ______.
During cytokinesis in animal cells, actin filaments form a ______ ring.
During cytokinesis in animal cells, actin filaments form a ______ ring.
Cytoplasmic dyneins transport materials ______ from the Golgi apparatus.
Cytoplasmic dyneins transport materials ______ from the Golgi apparatus.
The bending motion of cilia is driven by the interaction of dynein with ______.
The bending motion of cilia is driven by the interaction of dynein with ______.
G actin monomers polymerize to form ______ filaments.
G actin monomers polymerize to form ______ filaments.
Actin and myosin interaction provides the force for ______ contraction.
Actin and myosin interaction provides the force for ______ contraction.
The migration of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis takes place on ______ that make up the spindle fibers.
The migration of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis takes place on ______ that make up the spindle fibers.
Each microtubule grows and shrinks independently of its ______.
Each microtubule grows and shrinks independently of its ______.
Microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs) organize microtubules and affect their ______.
Microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs) organize microtubules and affect their ______.
Kinesins bind to the Endoplasmic ______, stretching it along microtubules.
Kinesins bind to the Endoplasmic ______, stretching it along microtubules.
GTP hydrolysis controls the dynamic instability of ______.
GTP hydrolysis controls the dynamic instability of ______.
Cytoplasmic dyneins pull the Golgi along microtubules toward the ______.
Cytoplasmic dyneins pull the Golgi along microtubules toward the ______.
Actin polymerization is similar to tubulin MT but involves ATP hydrolysis instead of __________.
Actin polymerization is similar to tubulin MT but involves ATP hydrolysis instead of __________.
Actin binding proteins include banding and cross linking proteins, regulatory proteins, and __________ proteins.
Actin binding proteins include banding and cross linking proteins, regulatory proteins, and __________ proteins.
The highest density of actin filaments in most cells is at the cell __________.
The highest density of actin filaments in most cells is at the cell __________.
Actin associates with thicker filaments composed of the motor protein __________.
Actin associates with thicker filaments composed of the motor protein __________.
Myosin-I has a globular head that attaches to actin filaments and a tail that attaches to __________.
Myosin-I has a globular head that attaches to actin filaments and a tail that attaches to __________.
Myosin-II molecules can associate with one another to form __________ filaments.
Myosin-II molecules can associate with one another to form __________ filaments.
Muscles contract by a __________-filament mechanism.
Muscles contract by a __________-filament mechanism.
What role does the cytoskeleton play in cell motility?
What role does the cytoskeleton play in cell motility?
Which type of cytoskeletal structure is primarily responsible for maintaining cell shape and polarity?
Which type of cytoskeletal structure is primarily responsible for maintaining cell shape and polarity?
Which of the following is NOT a documented function of the cytoskeleton?
Which of the following is NOT a documented function of the cytoskeleton?
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to intracellular transport?
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to intracellular transport?
Microtubules play a significant role during which of the following processes?
Microtubules play a significant role during which of the following processes?
What is one way that the cytoskeleton helps in intracellular transport?
What is one way that the cytoskeleton helps in intracellular transport?
Which of the following correctly describes a feature of microtubules?
Which of the following correctly describes a feature of microtubules?
Which cytoskeletal structure is associated with the motility of cilia and flagella?
Which cytoskeletal structure is associated with the motility of cilia and flagella?
What type of proteins are responsible for regulating the organization of actin filaments?
What type of proteins are responsible for regulating the organization of actin filaments?
Which myosin is considered the simplest form of myosin?
Which myosin is considered the simplest form of myosin?
Where is the highest density of actin filaments typically found in most cells?
Where is the highest density of actin filaments typically found in most cells?
Which of the following describes the interaction of myosin-II molecules?
Which of the following describes the interaction of myosin-II molecules?
What mechanism do muscles use for contraction?
What mechanism do muscles use for contraction?
Which actin-associated process involves ATP hydrolysis?
Which actin-associated process involves ATP hydrolysis?
What type of proteins slide on microfilaments to mediate contraction?
What type of proteins slide on microfilaments to mediate contraction?
What structural feature allows muscles to contract effectively using actin and myosin?
What structural feature allows muscles to contract effectively using actin and myosin?
What is the primary function of dynein in relation to the Golgi apparatus?
What is the primary function of dynein in relation to the Golgi apparatus?
Which statement about actin filaments is NOT true?
Which statement about actin filaments is NOT true?
Which property allows microtubules to resist tension?
Which property allows microtubules to resist tension?
What is the role of myosin in relation to actin filaments?
What is the role of myosin in relation to actin filaments?
How do cilia and flagella achieve their bending motion?
How do cilia and flagella achieve their bending motion?
Which function is NOT performed by microfilaments?
Which function is NOT performed by microfilaments?
What is the primary building block of microfilaments?
What is the primary building block of microfilaments?
Which of the following statements correctly describes motor proteins?
Which of the following statements correctly describes motor proteins?
What is the primary function of microtubules within the cell?
What is the primary function of microtubules within the cell?
How do microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs) affect microtubule dynamics?
How do microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs) affect microtubule dynamics?
What energy molecule do protein motors use for movement?
What energy molecule do protein motors use for movement?
What role does GTP hydrolysis play in the behavior of microtubules?
What role does GTP hydrolysis play in the behavior of microtubules?
What are kinesins responsible for during intracellular transport?
What are kinesins responsible for during intracellular transport?
What characterizes microtubules compared to other cytoskeletal components?
What characterizes microtubules compared to other cytoskeletal components?
Which of the following statements about the transport along microtubules is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about the transport along microtubules is incorrect?
Which proteins are involved in organizing microtubules into bundles?
Which proteins are involved in organizing microtubules into bundles?
What is the primary function of intermediate filaments in cells?
What is the primary function of intermediate filaments in cells?
Which type of intermediate filament is found in epithelial cells, hair, and nails?
Which type of intermediate filament is found in epithelial cells, hair, and nails?
What is the structure formed when two dimers align laterally in intermediate filament assembly?
What is the structure formed when two dimers align laterally in intermediate filament assembly?
How thick are intermediate filaments compared to other cytoskeletal structures?
How thick are intermediate filaments compared to other cytoskeletal structures?
Which disease is associated with mutations in genes encoding intermediate filament proteins?
Which disease is associated with mutations in genes encoding intermediate filament proteins?
What mechanism is primarily involved in the assembly of intermediate filaments?
What mechanism is primarily involved in the assembly of intermediate filaments?
What role do neurofilaments serve in neurons?
What role do neurofilaments serve in neurons?
Which of the following is NOT a type of intermediate filament?
Which of the following is NOT a type of intermediate filament?
Which statement accurately describes the stability of intermediate filaments?
Which statement accurately describes the stability of intermediate filaments?
What is the largest class of eukaryotic cytoskeletal structures?
What is the largest class of eukaryotic cytoskeletal structures?
What process does myosin-I utilize to interact with actin filaments?
What process does myosin-I utilize to interact with actin filaments?
Which actin-binding protein category is tasked with controlling the dynamics of polymerization and depolymerization?
Which actin-binding protein category is tasked with controlling the dynamics of polymerization and depolymerization?
How are the highest concentrations of actin filaments organized within a cell?
How are the highest concentrations of actin filaments organized within a cell?
What occurs when myosin-II molecules associate with each other?
What occurs when myosin-II molecules associate with each other?
What type of structure is formed by the sliding movement of myosin along actin filaments?
What type of structure is formed by the sliding movement of myosin along actin filaments?
Which of the following statements about actin polymerization is true?
Which of the following statements about actin polymerization is true?
What role do capping proteins play in the organization of actin filaments?
What role do capping proteins play in the organization of actin filaments?
What structural arrangement do thousands of actin filaments achieve in muscle cells?
What structural arrangement do thousands of actin filaments achieve in muscle cells?
What role do microtubules play during the process of mitosis and meiosis?
What role do microtubules play during the process of mitosis and meiosis?
How do microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs) influence microtubules?
How do microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs) influence microtubules?
What is the significance of GTP hydrolysis in microtubule dynamics?
What is the significance of GTP hydrolysis in microtubule dynamics?
Which motor protein is responsible for positioning organelles within the cell and stretching the endoplasmic reticulum?
Which motor protein is responsible for positioning organelles within the cell and stretching the endoplasmic reticulum?
What characteristic is true regarding the growth and shrinkage of microtubules?
What characteristic is true regarding the growth and shrinkage of microtubules?
What is one of the roles of microtubules in intracellular transport?
What is one of the roles of microtubules in intracellular transport?
What structural advantage do microfilaments have in a cell?
What structural advantage do microfilaments have in a cell?
Which of the following statements about the dynamic nature of microtubules is true?
Which of the following statements about the dynamic nature of microtubules is true?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of dynein in cilia and flagella?
Which of the following correctly describes the function of dynein in cilia and flagella?
How do Kinesins and Dyneins differ in their function within the cell?
How do Kinesins and Dyneins differ in their function within the cell?
How do actin subunits contribute to the dynamic nature of microfilaments?
How do actin subunits contribute to the dynamic nature of microfilaments?
What is the role of the tail domain in dynein and kinesin motor proteins?
What is the role of the tail domain in dynein and kinesin motor proteins?
Which statement correctly describes the assembly of actin filaments?
Which statement correctly describes the assembly of actin filaments?
What distinguishes kinesins from dyneins in their function?
What distinguishes kinesins from dyneins in their function?
What is the mechanism by which microfilaments contribute to cytokinesis in animal cells?
What is the mechanism by which microfilaments contribute to cytokinesis in animal cells?
What is the primary function of the arms of dynein motor proteins in cilia?
What is the primary function of the arms of dynein motor proteins in cilia?
What is the primary role of intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton?
What is the primary role of intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton?
Which type of intermediate filament is specifically associated with epithelial cells, hair, and nails?
Which type of intermediate filament is specifically associated with epithelial cells, hair, and nails?
How many protofilaments make up a fully assembled intermediate filament?
How many protofilaments make up a fully assembled intermediate filament?
Which condition is NOT associated with mutations in genes encoding intermediate filaments?
Which condition is NOT associated with mutations in genes encoding intermediate filaments?
Which protein type is responsible for reinforcing the long axons of neurons?
Which protein type is responsible for reinforcing the long axons of neurons?
What size range do intermediate filaments fall into?
What size range do intermediate filaments fall into?
Which of the following drugs is specifically known to inhibit microtubules?
Which of the following drugs is specifically known to inhibit microtubules?
Vimentins are types of intermediate filaments that primarily provide mechanical strength to which type of cells?
Vimentins are types of intermediate filaments that primarily provide mechanical strength to which type of cells?
Which of these statements about the assembly of intermediate filaments is true?
Which of these statements about the assembly of intermediate filaments is true?
Which type of intermediate filament is formed from proteins characteristic of nuclear structure?
Which type of intermediate filament is formed from proteins characteristic of nuclear structure?
What is one of the primary roles of the cytoskeleton in relation to cell division?
What is one of the primary roles of the cytoskeleton in relation to cell division?
Which of the following statements best describes microtubules?
Which of the following statements best describes microtubules?
Which function is NOT associated with the cytoskeleton?
Which function is NOT associated with the cytoskeleton?
What is the general function of motor proteins in relation to the cytoskeleton?
What is the general function of motor proteins in relation to the cytoskeleton?
In which process does the cytoskeleton play a crucial role?
In which process does the cytoskeleton play a crucial role?
How do microtubules influence intracellular transport?
How do microtubules influence intracellular transport?
What is a distinguishing feature of intermediate filaments compared to microfilaments and microtubules?
What is a distinguishing feature of intermediate filaments compared to microfilaments and microtubules?
What characterizes the dynamic nature of cytoskeletal filaments?
What characterizes the dynamic nature of cytoskeletal filaments?
What is one of the roles of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
What is one of the roles of the cytoskeleton in a cell?
Which type of filament is responsible for muscle contraction?
Which type of filament is responsible for muscle contraction?
How do motor proteins interact with the cytoskeleton?
How do motor proteins interact with the cytoskeleton?
What is a characteristic of microtubules?
What is a characteristic of microtubules?
What do vesicles travel along inside the cell?
What do vesicles travel along inside the cell?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cytoskeletal structure?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cytoskeletal structure?
Which cytoskeletal component assists in the organization and maintenance of cell shape?
Which cytoskeletal component assists in the organization and maintenance of cell shape?
What is a function of microfilaments in cells?
What is a function of microfilaments in cells?
What role do microtubules play during mitosis and meiosis?
What role do microtubules play during mitosis and meiosis?
Which statement about microtubule dynamics is true?
Which statement about microtubule dynamics is true?
What is the primary function of microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs)?
What is the primary function of microtubule-binding proteins (MAPs)?
How do kinesins interact with the endoplasmic reticulum?
How do kinesins interact with the endoplasmic reticulum?
Which of the following components helps guide intracellular transport along microtubules?
Which of the following components helps guide intracellular transport along microtubules?
What happens to microtubules during GTP hydrolysis?
What happens to microtubules during GTP hydrolysis?
What guiding function do microtubules serve in neurobiology?
What guiding function do microtubules serve in neurobiology?
What triggers the dynamic instability of microtubules?
What triggers the dynamic instability of microtubules?
What do actin-binding proteins primarily regulate?
What do actin-binding proteins primarily regulate?
What is the primary function of myosin-I in the cell?
What is the primary function of myosin-I in the cell?
What is the role of cytoplasmic dyneins with respect to Golgi membranes?
What is the role of cytoplasmic dyneins with respect to Golgi membranes?
What is the role of myosin-II in muscle contraction?
What is the role of myosin-II in muscle contraction?
Which structural property allows microfilaments to resist tension?
Which structural property allows microfilaments to resist tension?
Which of the following describes a function of severing proteins?
Which of the following describes a function of severing proteins?
What drives the bending of cilia and flagella?
What drives the bending of cilia and flagella?
What is the effect of actin polymerization on G-actin monomers?
What is the effect of actin polymerization on G-actin monomers?
Through which mechanism do muscles contract?
Through which mechanism do muscles contract?
Which function is NOT performed by actin filaments?
Which function is NOT performed by actin filaments?
What type of actin-binding protein helps regulate the polymerization and depolymerization of actin filaments?
What type of actin-binding protein helps regulate the polymerization and depolymerization of actin filaments?
What types of nucleotide do actin subunits bind to?
What types of nucleotide do actin subunits bind to?
What is a common characteristic of myosin-II filaments?
What is a common characteristic of myosin-II filaments?
Which characteristic is true regarding kinesins and dyneins?
Which characteristic is true regarding kinesins and dyneins?
What is the role of myosin in relation to microfilaments?
What is the role of myosin in relation to microfilaments?
Which type of intermediate filament is primarily found in epithelial cells, hair, and nails?
Which type of intermediate filament is primarily found in epithelial cells, hair, and nails?
What is the structure of intermediate filaments at a molecular level?
What is the structure of intermediate filaments at a molecular level?
Which disorder is associated with mutations in genes encoding intermediate filaments?
Which disorder is associated with mutations in genes encoding intermediate filaments?
What role do neurofilaments serve in the nervous system?
What role do neurofilaments serve in the nervous system?
What type of proteins make up the cytoskeletal components of intermediate filaments?
What type of proteins make up the cytoskeletal components of intermediate filaments?
How do intermediate filaments contribute to cellular organization?
How do intermediate filaments contribute to cellular organization?
What structural feature distinguishes intermediate filaments from other cytoskeletal elements?
What structural feature distinguishes intermediate filaments from other cytoskeletal elements?
Which of the following statements about intermediate filaments is incorrect?
Which of the following statements about intermediate filaments is incorrect?
Which of the following proteins is NOT associated with intermediate filaments?
Which of the following proteins is NOT associated with intermediate filaments?
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What is the cytoskeleton?
What is the cytoskeleton?
A network of protein fibers that extends throughout the cytoplasm of a cell, providing structural support, facilitating movement, and playing a role in various cellular processes.
What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?
What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?
Microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
What are the roles of the cytoskeleton within a cell?
What are the roles of the cytoskeleton within a cell?
Maintaining cell shape, anchoring organelles, and providing tracks for intracellular transport.
What are microtubules and what do they do?
What are microtubules and what do they do?
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What are microfilaments and what do they do?
What are microfilaments and what do they do?
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What are intermediate filaments and what do they do?
What are intermediate filaments and what do they do?
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Why is the cytoskeleton considered dynamic?
Why is the cytoskeleton considered dynamic?
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What are some of Microtubules' key roles in the cell?
What are some of Microtubules' key roles in the cell?
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What are microtubules?
What are microtubules?
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How are microtubules dynamic?
How are microtubules dynamic?
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What role do microtubules play in cell division?
What role do microtubules play in cell division?
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What are motor proteins and what do they do?
What are motor proteins and what do they do?
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How do kinesin and dynein move along microtubules?
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What are MAPs and what do they do?
What are MAPs and what do they do?
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What role do microtubules play in the cytoskeleton?
What role do microtubules play in the cytoskeleton?
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In summary, what are microtubules and what do they do?
In summary, what are microtubules and what do they do?
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What is the role of cytoplasmic dynein in the Golgi apparatus?
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How do Kinesins and Dyneins differ in their movement?
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How are Cilia and Flagella powered?
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What are microfilaments and what are they made of?
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How do microfilaments contribute to cell shape?
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Describe the structure of F-actin and its formation.
Describe the structure of F-actin and its formation.
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What is the role of ATP and ADP in microfilaments?
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How does the polarity of microfilaments affect their function?
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What are Actin-binding proteins (ABPs)?
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What do banding and cross linking proteins do?
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What are regulatory proteins in ABPs?
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What are motor proteins in ABPs?
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Where are actin filaments often nucleated?
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How does Actin associate with thicker filaments?
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What is Myosin-I?
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What is Myosin-II?
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What are intermediate filaments?
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What are some examples of intermediate filament proteins?
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How do intermediate filaments assemble?
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How do intermediate filaments compare in stability to other cytoskeletal components?
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What are some disorders associated with mutations in genes encoding cytoskeletal proteins?
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What are the major functions of intermediate filaments?
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What are the major components of the cytoskeleton?
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How do the sizes of intermediate filaments compare to microtubules and microfilaments?
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How are drugs that target microtubules used clinically?
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Study Notes
The Cytoskeleton: Movers and Shapers
- The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers throughout the cytoplasm.
- It organizes cell structures and activities, anchoring organelles.
- It consists of three types of molecular structures: microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments.
Roles of the Cytoskeleton
- Supports the cell and maintains its shape.
- Interacts with motor proteins for cell motility.
- Facilitates intracellular vesicle transport along "monorails".
- Essential for cell division.
- Likely regulates biochemical activities.
Microtubules
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Hollow tubes with a wall made of 13 protofilaments.
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Diameter: outer 25 nm, inner 15 nm.
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Composed of α and β tubulin heterodimers.
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Exhibit polarity (+ and - ends).
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Involved in a wide variety of cellular activities, primarily involving motion driven by protein motors using ATP.
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Crucial for determining organelle placement and intracellular transport.
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Essential for chromosome migration during mitosis and meiosis, forming spindle fibers.
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Microtubules are dynamic and adaptable, growing and shrinking independently based on GTP hydrolysis.
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Microtubules are stabilized and organized by microtubule-associated proteins (MAPs).
Microfilaments
- Two intertwined chains of F-actin (filamentous actin), made of G-actin monomers.
- Diameter: 7 nm.
- Exhibits polarity (+ and - ends).
- Functions include muscle contraction, cytoplasmic streaming, cell locomotion, and cytokinesis.Â
- Support the cell and maintain its shape .
- Form contractile rings during cytokinesis in animal cells.
- Provide mechanical strength, connecting to the plasma membrane and cytoplasmic proteins.
- Cytoplasmic streaming.
- Generate locomotion (in cells like white blood cells and amoeba).
- Interact with myosin to generate the force of muscular contraction.
- Made of G-actin monomers that polymerize into F-actin filaments.
- Have ATP or ADP binding sites.
- Assemble head-to-tail.
- Form a 3-D network inside the plasma membrane.
- Exhibit dynamic instability.
- Regulated by actin-binding proteins (ABPs).
Intermediate Filaments
- Diameter: 8-12 nm.
- Exhibit no polarity.Â
- Consist of several protein types (e.g., keratins, vimentins, neurofilaments, lamins).
- Provide mechanical strength and resistance to shear stress.
- Important structural components in epithelial cells, hair, nails, nuclear lamins, and neurofilaments of nerve axons.
- Vimentins reinforce muscle and other cells.
- Different IF types fulfil varied functions in various cell types.
Cytoskeletal Filaments' Clinical Significance
- Mutations in cytoskeletal protein genes can lead to various diseases (e.g., ciliopathies, myopathies, cancers).
- Drugs affecting microtubules (e.g., taxol, colchicine) or microfilaments (e.g., phalloidin) have biomedical research and therapeutic applications.
Clinical Applications
- Drugs that inhibit microfilaments are used in biomedical research.
- Drugs that inhibit microtubules are used in therapies for diseases like cancer.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to the cytoskeleton, including its structure, functions, and components such as microtubules and motor proteins. Test your understanding of how the cytoskeleton supports cell integrity and facilitates cellular processes. Ideal for students studying cell biology.
