Cytoskeleton Components Quiz

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Which protein is the major component of microfilaments?

  • Myosin
  • Actin (correct)
  • Desmin
  • Keratin

What is the function of microfilaments?

  • Muscle contraction
  • Cell movement
  • Intracellular transport/trafficking
  • All of the above (correct)

Which type of filaments are more stable than microfilaments?

  • Microtubules
  • Myosin filaments
  • Intermediate filaments (correct)
  • Actin filaments

What is the diameter of microtubules?

<p>23 nanometers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which components make up the cytoskeleton?

<p>Microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the cytoskeleton?

<p>Producing extracellular material (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a large-scale example of an action performed by the cytoskeleton?

<p>Muscle contraction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which protein inhibits the interaction between actin and myosin during muscle contraction?

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

What is the main component of microfilaments?

<p>Actin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cytoskeletal filament is composed of tubulin?

<p>Microtubules (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which neurodegenerative disorder is marked by the degradation of neurons and compromised microtubule assembly and stability?

<p>Parkinson's disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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