Cell Biology Lecture 7: Cytoskeleton and Cell Function
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Cell Biology Lecture 7: Cytoskeleton and Cell Function

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What is the function of actin filaments in the cytoskeleton?

  • Forming the mitotic spindle during cell division
  • Determining the shape of the cell’s surface and driving whole-cell locomotion (correct)
  • Providing mechanical strength to the cell
  • Directing intracellular transport
  • What is the role of microtubules in the cytoskeleton?

  • Organizing the internal components of the cell
  • Determining the positions of membrane-enclosed organelles and forming the mitotic spindle (correct)
  • Providing mechanical strength to the cell
  • Driving whole-cell locomotion
  • What is the primary function of intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton?

  • Determining cell shape and driving locomotion
  • Forming the mitotic spindle during cell division
  • Directing intracellular transport
  • Providing mechanical strength (correct)
  • How are large-scale cytoskeletal structures described in terms of adaptability?

    <p>Dynamic and adaptable, organized more like ant trails than interstate highways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do cells need to be able to do in order to function properly?

    <p>Organize themselves in space, interact mechanically with each other and their environment, and rearrange internal components as they grow and adapt</p> Signup and view all the answers

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