The subunits of which polymer(s) bind to GTP, a condition which favors polymerization? Intermediate filaments Microfilaments Microtubules Lamins

Q: Which of the following adapter proteins or protein pairs connects the actin filaments with the…

A: Adapter proteins, also known as scaffolding proteins, are a type of protein that mediates…

Q: What is the role of actin filaments?

A: Cytoskeleton is a network of filaments and tubules that extends throughout a cell. This structure…

Q: Dynamic instability is the phenomenon by which microtubules undergo rapid growth and disassembly.…

A: Dynamic instability is the phenomenon by which microtubules undergo rapid growth and disassembly.…

Q: How are plasmodesmata and gap junctions similar? How are they dissimilar? Would you expect a…

A: Plasmodesmata are channels between two adjacent plant cells.These are present in the cell wall of…

Q: pathway of proteins from the nucleus

A: Proteins bound for the core (nucleus) contain NLSs. These short stretches of amino acids communicate…

Q: In lysosomes there are many different enzymes that break down e.g. proteins, fats, etc. If a…

A: Lysosomes are organelles enclosed by a membrane within which over fifty hydrolytic enzymes break…

Q: The α-tubulin end of a microfilament is stabilized by being anchored in the centrosome.  True…

A: Introduction Microtubules are the component of of the cytoskeleton. It is a hollow tubes like…

Q: Function of lysosomes

A: Lysosomes are tiny bodies with a single membrane covering them. It contains a variety of hydrolytic…

Q: List the three protein filaments of the cytoskeleton in order of smallest diameter to largest…

A: Hi, Thanks For Your Question.  Answer : List the three protein filaments of the cytoskeleton in…

Q: What is the expected subcellular location for a protein has only an amino-terminal signal sequence…

A: Amino-terminal signal peptides (SPs) are short regions that guide the targeting of secretory…

Q: What is the function of the nuclear matrix?

A: In eukaryotic cell, the cell organelle like nucleus is the responsible for maintaining the integrity…

Q: function of the lysosome is

A: Lysosomes: lysosomes are the membrane bound organelles found in plant and animal cells. they produce…

Q: Some drugs can prevent the formation of new lysosomes. However, a cell would continue to make…

A: The hydrolytic enzymes (acid hydrolases) and membrane proteins are synthesized in the rough…

Q: Tubulin binds GTP, and the polymerization of a microtubule is greatly stimulated when a tubulin…

A: Microtubules are made up of protein tubulins that can undergo quick growth or dissolution by…

Q: Focal adhesion complex attachment to extracellular matrix molecules is mediated by:   heterodimers…

A: Focal adhesions are complex plasma membrane-associated macromolecular assemblies that engage with…

Q: Using the the enzyme acid hydrolase in the lysosome: What is the final destination in which the…

A: In eukaryotic cells various proteins function specifically within certain organelles. Such proteins…

Q: What is the primary characteristic of peripheral membrane proteins? A: They cannot be…

A: Ans(D) : The primary characteristic of peripheral membrane proteins - (D)Weak intermolecular forces…

Q: Carrot sticks that are immersed in fresh water for several hours become stiff. Similar carrot sticks…

A: Hypertonic solution is a  solution that contains more dissolved particles, while hypotonic solution…

Q: List 2 functions of peripheral membrane proteins

A: Definition:- Peripheral membrane proteins are the proteins which are temporarily attached to the…

Q: What is a property that is shared by microtubules and actin filaments? Polymer assembly requires…

A: Cytoskeleton are the dynamic and complex network of protein filaments that forms a reticular mesh…

Q: The subunits of which filament bind to GTP, a condition that favors the polymerization of the…

A: Intermediate filaments: They are small and rod-shaped structures in the cell that aid in structural…

Q: O microtubules would grow longer microtubules would shrink O microtubules would contain GTP caps

A: Microtubules are rigid hollow rods of approximately 25 nm in diameter composed of a single type of…

Q: No polymerization once formed. Microtubules Actin Intermediate Filaments Prevent excessive…

A: Cytoskeleton is a system of filaments and fibres present in eukaryotic cells. Cytoskeleton consists…

Q: Which of the following is NOT a way intermediate filaments are unique compared to the other…

A: Microtubules, actin filaments, and intermediate filaments make up a cell's cytoskeleton. These…

Q: Prion strucutre: If your good normal cellular prion spontaneously misfold into a disease causing…

A: A prion is a type of protein that can trigger normal proteins in the brain to fold abnormally. Prion…

Q: 16. Endoplasmic reticulum is called rough when it has .ribosomes embedded in its surface . 17. Cells…

A: 16) endoplasmic reticulum is said rough when it has ribosomes embedded on its surface because…

Q: Which of the following statements about the function of the centrosome is FALSE? Microtubules…

A: Centrosomes are organelles that serve as the main microtubule-organizing centers for animal cells.…

Q: Which organelles contain their own DNA? Also, tell the reason behin

A: The primary organelle that houses DNA and conveys its genetic information to the following…

Q: You are using fluorescence microscopy to study a plasma membrane protein that is fused to green…

A: The plasma membrane is composed of the lipid bilayer.

Q: Describe the chemical composition of lysosomal membrane in detail.

A: Lysosomes are the organelles that are involved in engulfing the antigens and worn-out cells and…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.