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What is the size of microtubules (MT) in diameter?
What is the size of microtubules (MT) in diameter?
- 36 nm
- 48 nm
- 12 nm
- 24 nm (correct)
Which end of a microtubule (MT) exhibits faster assembly and disassembly?
Which end of a microtubule (MT) exhibits faster assembly and disassembly?
- The (-) end
- The middle section
- Both ends show the same speed
- The (+) end (correct)
What is the composition of tubulin subunits in microtubules?
What is the composition of tubulin subunits in microtubules?
- Polymers of single tubulin type
- Heterotrimers of α, β, and γ tubulin monomers
- Heterodimers of α and β tubulin monomers (correct)
- Homodimers of α tubulin monomers
Which agent binds to tubulin and stabilizes microtubules (MTs)?
Which agent binds to tubulin and stabilizes microtubules (MTs)?
What is the main role of MAP1, MAP2, and Tau in relation to microtubules?
What is the main role of MAP1, MAP2, and Tau in relation to microtubules?
Which structure is primarily composed of stable, long-lived microtubules?
Which structure is primarily composed of stable, long-lived microtubules?
What is the function of actin filaments in cellular motility?
What is the function of actin filaments in cellular motility?
How does treadmilling occur in actin filaments?
How does treadmilling occur in actin filaments?
What is the function of thymosin β4 in relation to actin assembly?
What is the function of thymosin β4 in relation to actin assembly?
Which protein is involved in the regulation of actin polymerization, length, and stability?
Which protein is involved in the regulation of actin polymerization, length, and stability?
Which agent leads to depolymerization of actin filaments?
Which agent leads to depolymerization of actin filaments?
What is the size range of actin filaments in diameter?
What is the size range of actin filaments in diameter?
Which protein is responsible for (-) end-directed movement along microtubules?
Which protein is responsible for (-) end-directed movement along microtubules?
What is the primary function of microtubules in intracellular transport?
What is the primary function of microtubules in intracellular transport?
Which disease is characterized by the hyperphosphorylation of tau protein?
Which disease is characterized by the hyperphosphorylation of tau protein?
What is the role of dynein arms in cilia and flagella bending?
What is the role of dynein arms in cilia and flagella bending?
What structure is responsible for the movement of cilia and flagella?
What structure is responsible for the movement of cilia and flagella?
Which protein complex links dynein to vesicles and microtubules?
Which protein complex links dynein to vesicles and microtubules?
