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Author: Hoefnagels, Mariëlle
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 3.5, Problem 1MC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The function of the cytoskeleton.
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Cytoskeleton forms the framework of a cell in the same way as the skeleton of the body. It is a network of tiny filaments and rods. It consists of microtubules and microfilaments. Microtubules are hollow and thin cylinders made up of protein. Microfilaments are smaller, solid protein fiber.
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