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Peroxisomes and Their Functions

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What is the function of peroxisomes?

Breaking down potentially toxic intracellular molecules (correct)

Synthesizing components of the myelin sheath of nerve cells

Organizing the cytoskeleton of the cell

Forming the mitotic spindle during cell division

Where are microtubules most important?

Synthesizing myelin sheath components

Cell division (correct)

Contractile cells

Decomposing hydrogen peroxide

What is the name of the structures located adjacent to the nucleus, which form the mitotic spindle during cell division?

Lysosomes

Centrioles (correct)

Peroxisomes

Microtubules

What is the function of actin filaments or microfilaments?

Forming the framework (cytoskeleton) of the cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of intermediate filaments in a cell?

Reinforce the cell interior and hold organelles in place Signup and view all the answers

Which class of intermediate filaments is involved in the nuclear structure and found in all cells?

Lamin filaments Signup and view all the answers

What do abnormal intermediate filaments in dilated cardiomyopathy help to explain?

The pathogenesis of the disease Signup and view all the answers

In which type of cells are neurofilaments characteristic?

Nerve cells Signup and view all the answers

What information can the identification of intermediate filaments in cells provide?

Prognostic information Signup and view all the answers

Why is identifying the specific type of intermediate filament in tumor cells useful?

To identify the type of cell from which the tumor arose Signup and view all the answers