BAsics Flashcards
An intricate network of microfilaments that extend throughout the cytoplasm
Cytoskeleton
Is cytoskeleton dynamic?
yes
Is cytosketon only bone?
No, it is also muscle
3 Imp. role of cytoskeleton
- Cell shape 2. Cells to organoze its internal compartments 3. cells to move
IF protein
Fibrous
MT
globular tibulin subunit
AF
Globular sctin
IF diameter
10nm
IF found?
Nuclear Lamina
I
IF basic str.
Rope like fiber
MT basic str
Hollow cylinder
MT diameter
25 nm
AF or microF diameter
7nm
AF basic str.
HELICAL POLYMER OF ACTIN
AF 4 LOCATIONS
MIcrovilli
contractile bundles in cytoplasm
filopodia
contractile ring
Cytoskeleton with polarity
MT
ACTIN FILAMENT
Actin monomers carry ATP Or GTP
ATP
MT carry ATP Or GTP
GTP
Treadmilling of Actin filament or MT?
ACTIN F.
of Actin filament or MT?
Dynamic instability
MT
Simultaneous gain of monomers at the plus end and loss at minus end
Treadmilling