Chapter 4 - Cytoskeleton (not All) Flashcards
1
Q
What constitutes the cytoskeleton?
A
- Microtubules
- Actin filaments
- Intermediate filaments
2
Q
Where can we find actin?
A
- Muscles
- Nucleus
3
Q
Cell cortex
A
Regions near the plasma membrane where actin is localized
4
Q
Cytosol
A
The liquid portion of the cytoplasm without organelles
5
Q
Actin regulates the formation of……
A
Contractile rings during cell division
6
Q
Actin microfilametnts are filamentous or F-actin structu serx taht are polymers formed from. ….
A
Individual monomers of G (globular) actin
7
Q
Tredmilling
A
The process of addition and substraction of G-monomers
8
Q
Microtubules
A
Type of cytoskeletal protein
