Chapter 5: Cytoskeleton Flashcards

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an interconnected system of protein fibers and tubes that extends throughout the cytoplasm

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cytoskeleton

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2
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thin protein fibers assembled from actin subunits

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microfilaments

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3
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intermediate in size between microtubules and microfilaments

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intermediate filaments

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4
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dynamic structures changing their lengths by the addition or removal of tubulin dimers

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microtubules

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5
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at the midpoint of the cell center are two short, barrel shaped structures also formed from microtubules

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centrioles

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