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Which cellular structures have a major structural role in eukaryotic cilia and flagella?
Which cellular structures have a major structural role in eukaryotic cilia and flagella?
What is the main function of flagella in cells?
What is the main function of flagella in cells?
What is the main function of cilia in cells?
What is the main function of cilia in cells?
Which drug blocks microtubules and is used in cancer therapy?
Which drug blocks microtubules and is used in cancer therapy?
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Which cellular structures are associated with cell-cell junctions and strengthening cells?
Which cellular structures are associated with cell-cell junctions and strengthening cells?
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Which cellular structures form a protective cage for the cell's DNA?
Which cellular structures form a protective cage for the cell's DNA?
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Which cellular structures help nerve cells extend long and robust axons?
Which cellular structures help nerve cells extend long and robust axons?
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Which protein travels towards the (+) end of the microtubule?
Which protein travels towards the (+) end of the microtubule?
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What causes the microtubule to shrink?
What causes the microtubule to shrink?
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What is the major microtubule organizing center (MTOC) in animal cells?
What is the major microtubule organizing center (MTOC) in animal cells?
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Which type of microtubule is responsible for aligning and segregating the chromosomes during cell division?
Which type of microtubule is responsible for aligning and segregating the chromosomes during cell division?
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What is the function of MAPs (Microtubule-associated proteins)?
What is the function of MAPs (Microtubule-associated proteins)?
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Which protein transports intracellular cargos towards the (-) end of the microtubule?
Which protein transports intracellular cargos towards the (-) end of the microtubule?
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What can selectively stabilize the microtubules and polarize a cell?
What can selectively stabilize the microtubules and polarize a cell?
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Which proteins make up the tubulin subunit?
Which proteins make up the tubulin subunit?
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What is the function of microtubules?
What is the function of microtubules?
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What is the role of GTP in microtubules?
What is the role of GTP in microtubules?
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How are microtubules structured?
How are microtubules structured?
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What is dynamic instability in microtubules?
What is dynamic instability in microtubules?
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Which proteins are associated with microtubules?
Which proteins are associated with microtubules?
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What are some examples of structures that contain microtubules?
What are some examples of structures that contain microtubules?
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Which protein structure is the central building block of intermediate filaments?
Which protein structure is the central building block of intermediate filaments?
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Which type of cells produce keratin filaments in the epidermis?
Which type of cells produce keratin filaments in the epidermis?
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What is the clinical usefulness of the diversity of keratins?
What is the clinical usefulness of the diversity of keratins?
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Which genetic diseases can be caused by mutation in keratin genes?
Which genetic diseases can be caused by mutation in keratin genes?
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What is the main effect of mutation in keratin genes in epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS)?
What is the main effect of mutation in keratin genes in epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS)?
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Which intermediate filament is responsible for the mechanical stability of the cell nucleus?
Which intermediate filament is responsible for the mechanical stability of the cell nucleus?
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What is the function of neurofilaments in vertebrate neurons?
What is the function of neurofilaments in vertebrate neurons?
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What is the diameter of microfilaments?
What is the diameter of microfilaments?
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Which protein subunits make up microtubules?
Which protein subunits make up microtubules?
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