Microfilaments: Actin Protein Filaments

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Based on the text, which of the following best describes the efficiency of the cells mentioned?

  • They have no functional efficiency in exchanging materials.
  • They are highly efficient in exchanging materials with the environment but not within themselves.
  • They are less efficient in exchanging materials both within themselves and with their environment. (correct)
  • They are efficient in exchanging materials within themselves and with their environment.

How would you characterize the functionality of the cells discussed in the text?

  • Highly efficient and fully functional
  • Fully functional despite being less efficient (correct)
  • Dysfunctional and inefficient
  • Partially functional but inefficient

In what aspect are the cells being referred to in the text considered to be lacking efficiency?

  • Cell division
  • Energy production
  • Reproduction
  • Material exchange internally and externally (correct)

Where do actin filaments primarily exist in the cell?

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

What is the main protein molecule that microfilaments consist of?

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

How would you describe the polarity of actin filaments?

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

Which type of proteins are involved in activation or inhibition of receptors like insulin and growth factors receptors?

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

Where are Compass proteins located in relation to the cell membrane?

<p>Both outer and inner sides (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of G-group proteins according to the text?

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

What is the function of actin according to the text?

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

What is a characteristic of Intermediated Filaments based on the text?

<p>Intermediated diameter between actin and tubulin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is mentioned to be very resistant to tension power in the text?

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

Where are keratin filaments rich in sulfur bridges typically found?

<p>In epithelial tissues (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are vimentin filaments commonly found?

<p>In phagocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cell is NOT mentioned in the text as containing vimentin filaments?

<p>Red blood cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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