Cytoskeleton: Structure and Function
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What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton?

  • Endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus and lysosomes
  • Chromatin, histones and nucleosomes
  • Actin, myosin and tubulin
  • Microfilaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules (correct)

    • What is one critical function of the cytoskeleton?

  • Regulating cellular respiration
  • Synthesizing proteins
  • Determining cell shape (correct)
  • Storing genetic information

    • Where is the cytoskeleton located within the cell?

  • Only in the cell nucleus
  • In the endoplasmic reticulum
  • Within the mitochondria
  • From the cell nucleus to the cell membrane (correct)

    • What is the cytoskeleton and where is it located?

    <p>The cytoskeleton is a complex, dynamic network of interlinking protein filaments present in the cytoplasm, extending from the cell nucleus to the cell membrane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton and what are their capabilities?

    <p>The three main components of the cytoskeleton are microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. They are all capable of rapid growth or disassembly dependent on the cell’s requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some critical functions of the cytoskeleton?

    <p>The cytoskeleton has several critical functions, including determining cell shape, participating in cell division, and allowing cells to move.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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