13_Cytoskeleton

Question 1

In animal cells, where are actin microfilaments localized?

Answer 1

edge of cells

Question 2

What are the actions of microfilaments, microtubules and intermediate filaments in animal cells?

Answer 2

Microfilaments: cell shape and movement
Microtubules: localization & transport of organelles, cell division
Intermediate filaments: mechanical stability of plasma membrane & nuclear membrane, cell-cell interaction