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Cytoskeleton Structure Determines Function

Cytoskeleton Structure Determines Function. Kyndal Goodwin – B3. The cytoskeleton is made up of: Actin filaments (also called microfilaments ) - Intermediate filaments Microtubules Function: - maintains cell shape - protects the cell - enables cellular motion

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Cytoskeleton Structure Determines Function

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  1. Cytoskeleton Structure Determines Function Kyndal Goodwin – B3

  2. The cytoskeleton is made up of: • Actin filaments • (also called microfilaments) • - Intermediate filaments • Microtubules • Function: • - maintains cell shape • - protects the cell • - enables cellular motion • - plays an important role in intracellular transport • - is very important in cell division • aids movement of materials in and out of cells • aids muscle fiber contraction and locomotion

  3. The cytoskeleton is a three-dimensional structure that fills the cytoplasm in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Its structure acts as a muscle and skeleton, for movement and stability. The long fibers of the cytoskeleton are polymers of subunits.

  4. Sources http://www.cytoskeleton.com/ http://www.cellsalive.com/cells/cytoskel.htm http://www.biology.arizona.edu/cell_bio/tutorials/cytoskeleton/main.html

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