Microtubules 101
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Microtubules 101

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Which protein is involved in stabilizing microtubules in neural cells?

  • TAU (correct)
  • MAP1
  • MAP2
  • MAP4

    • Which end of a microtubule presents beta tubulin?

  • Minus end
  • Plus end (correct)

    • Which protein uses the energy from ATP hydrolysis to move along microtubules?

  • Dynein
  • Kinesin (correct)

    • Which nucleotide binds to tubulin dimers and can be hydrolyzed to become GDP?

    <p>GTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is formed from the perinuclear centrosome?

    <p>Microtubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which nucleotide can be hydrolyzed to become GDP in tubulin dimers?

    <p>GTP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which end of a microtubule presents alpha tubulin?

    <p>Minus end</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is NOT involved in stabilizing microtubules in neural cells?

    <p>MAP4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motor protein is involved in the movement of organelles along microtubules?

    <p>Both Dynein and Kinesin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the diameter of microtubules?

    <p>25 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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