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?

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

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

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. Signup and view all the answers

What are some critical functions of the cytoskeleton?

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

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