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What is the main function of the cytoskeleton?
What is the main function of the cytoskeleton?
- Cell division
- Extracellular matrix adhesion
- Transporting organelles
- Providing structural support for the cell (correct)
How does the cytoskeleton aid in cell motility?
How does the cytoskeleton aid in cell motility?
- By helping cells move in their environment (correct)
- By forming a nucleus
- By transporting vesicles
- By storing genetic material
Which statement accurately describes the appearance of the cytoskeleton?
Which statement accurately describes the appearance of the cytoskeleton?
- It is only found outside the cell
- It appears as small spherical structures
- It resembles tent poles inside a circus tent (correct)
- It looks like a smooth surface inside the cell
Besides providing structural support, what other function does the cytoskeleton perform?
Besides providing structural support, what other function does the cytoskeleton perform?
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to cell to cell contact?
How does the cytoskeleton contribute to cell to cell contact?
What is the main function of microfilaments in the cytoskeleton?
What is the main function of microfilaments in the cytoskeleton?
Which protein makes up the intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton?
Which protein makes up the intermediate filaments in the cytoskeleton?
What is the function of myosins in the cytoskeleton?
What is the function of myosins in the cytoskeleton?
Which component of the cytoskeleton is essential for moving chromosomes during cell division?
Which component of the cytoskeleton is essential for moving chromosomes during cell division?
In what direction do dyneins move along microtubules?
In what direction do dyneins move along microtubules?
What is the function of taxol, a toxin produced by a tree?
What is the function of taxol, a toxin produced by a tree?
Why is cytoplasmic streaming particularly prominent in plant cells?
Why is cytoplasmic streaming particularly prominent in plant cells?
What is the bacterial homolog of actin involved in prokaryotic cytoskeleton?
What is the bacterial homolog of actin involved in prokaryotic cytoskeleton?
How does taxol contribute to cancer treatment?
How does taxol contribute to cancer treatment?
In what process does myosin movement along actin cytoskeleton fibers play a role?
In what process does myosin movement along actin cytoskeleton fibers play a role?
