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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Cytoskeleton is composed of __________ made of actin & _________ made of tubulin
Options
A microfilaments, microtubules
Correct Answer
B microtubules, microfilaments
C myosin, actinin
D none of the above
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The cytoskeleton is a network of fibers. Microfilaments (also called actin filaments) are the thinnest and are made of the protein actin. Microtubules are the thickest and are hollow tubes made of the protein tubulin. Intermediate filaments are another type made of various proteins.

Hint

Which cytoskeletal element is made of the protein actin, and which is made of the protein tubulin?

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