10 Questions
Which protein is involved in stabilizing microtubules in neural cells?
TAU
Which end of a microtubule presents beta tubulin?
Plus end
Which protein uses the energy from ATP hydrolysis to move along microtubules?
Kinesin
Which nucleotide binds to tubulin dimers and can be hydrolyzed to become GDP?
GTP
Which structure is formed from the perinuclear centrosome?
Microtubules
Which nucleotide can be hydrolyzed to become GDP in tubulin dimers?
GTP
Which end of a microtubule presents alpha tubulin?
Minus end
Which protein is NOT involved in stabilizing microtubules in neural cells?
MAP4
Which motor protein is involved in the movement of organelles along microtubules?
Both Dynein and Kinesin
What is the diameter of microtubules?
25 nm
Test your knowledge about microtubules with this quiz! Learn about their diameter, polarity, dynamic nature, and the composition of tubulin dimers. Explore the role of GTP in microtubule function and understand the significance of plus and minus ends. Challenge yourself with this informative quiz!
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