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What is the main component of neurofibrils?
What is the main component of neurofibrils?
- Mitochondria
- Microtubules
- Neurofilaments (correct)
- Lysosomes
What is the diameter of neuronal microtubules?
What is the diameter of neuronal microtubules?
- 15 nm
- 10 nm
- 25 nm (correct)
- 50 nm
Which protein makes up the primary polypeptides in microtubules?
Which protein makes up the primary polypeptides in microtubules?
- Tubulins (correct)
- Myelin
- Actin
- Neurofilaments
What do microtubules serve as in dendrites and axons?
What do microtubules serve as in dendrites and axons?
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Which organelles use microtubules as tracks for intracellular transport?
Which organelles use microtubules as tracks for intracellular transport?
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What is the function of residual bodies?
What is the function of residual bodies?
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How are neurofilaments observed under a light microscope after staining with silver?
How are neurofilaments observed under a light microscope after staining with silver?
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What is the diameter of the filaments that make up neurofilaments?
What is the diameter of the filaments that make up neurofilaments?
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Which organelle has long axonal microtubules?
Which organelle has long axonal microtubules?
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What is the critical role of microtubules in cells?
What is the critical role of microtubules in cells?
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