6.6 microtubules Flashcards by stephbeff t. | Brainscape

Q

microtubules

A

thickest

-hollow rods

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microtubule structure

A

hollow rod made of 2 different types of polypeptides

alpha tubulin
beta tubulin

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Q

plus end

A

able to accumulate and release tubulin dimers much faster than the other end
(assembles faster)
-on and off rates are faster

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