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What is the primary function of intermediate filaments in a cell?

  • To maintain the shape of the cell and anchor organelles (correct)
  • To provide tracks for motor proteins
  • To resist compression forces
  • To grow and shrink quickly by adding or removing proteins
  • Which type of protein forms intermediate filaments?

  • Tubulin
  • Actin
  • Keratin (correct)
  • Dynein
  • What is the function of microtubules in a cell?

  • To move an entire cell
  • To bear tension and maintain cell shape
  • To anchor the nucleus and other organelles
  • To resist compression forces and provide tracks for motor proteins (correct)
  • What is the characteristic of microtubules that allows them to grow and shrink quickly?

    <p>They can add or remove tubulin proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of flagella in a cell?

    <p>To move an entire cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between motile cilia and flagella?

    <p>Motile cilia are shorter and usually appear in large numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of centrioles in animal cells?

    <p>To act as microtubule organizing centers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of plant cell walls?

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

    What is the function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

    <p>To allow direct cytoplasmic exchange between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of tight junctions in animal cells?

    <p>To prevent liquid from seeping between cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of claudins in tight junctions?

    <p>To form the tight seal of a tight junction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix?

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

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