Cytoskeleton 101

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True or false: Le cytosquelette est responsable du mouvement, de la division et de la morphologie des cellules.

Quel est le rôle du cytosquelette dans la cellule?

  • Il fournit de l'énergie à la cellule
  • Il fournit un support, une organisation et des forces mécaniques à la cellule (correct)
  • Il régule la température de la cellule
  • Il régule la division cellulaire

True or false: Les filaments d'actine sont environ 25 nm de taille.

Quel type de filament est responsable de la mitose et de la division cellulaire?

<p>Les microtubules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Le cytosquelette n'est pas essentiel pour la fonction cellulaire.

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Quelle est la taille approximative des filaments d'actine microfilaments?

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Study Notes

  • The cytoskeleton provides support and organization to cells.
  • It has active mechanical forces such as polymerization, tension, and contraction.
  • The cytoskeleton is responsible for cell movement, division, and morphology.
  • It is made up of polymers of polypeptides with non-covalent bonds.
  • The majority of the dynamic activity happens at the ends of the filaments.
  • There are three types of filaments in the cell: actin microfilaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments.
  • Microfilaments are made of actin and are approximately 8nm in size.
  • Microtubules are made of tubulin and are approximately 25nm in size.
  • Intermediate filaments are approximately 10nm in size.
  • The cytoskeleton is essential for cell function and plays a role in various cellular processes.

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