cytoskelenton

Question 1

function

Answer 1

• The cytoskeleton role is to provide the cells
shape and adapt the shape, make the cell
physically robust and the organise the internal
structures

Question 2

what does it contain

Answer 2

• Cells contain a network of fine
filaments/fibres that make up the
cytoskeleton:
– Microfilaments
– intermediate filaments

Question 3

what are they involved in

Answer 3

Variously involved in:
– Cellular support
– Maintaining cell shape
– Movement of a cell
– Movement within a cell
– Cell division

Question 4

microfilament function

Answer 4

– Maintain the shape of the cell (found under the cell
surface membrane
– Movement of the cell

Question 5

intermediate filament function

Answer 5

– Provide mechanical strength
– Hold the nucleus in place

Question 6

microtubles

Answer 6

Move organelles around the cell e.g. secretory vesicles
– Form the spindle fibres – which move chromosomes
during mitosis and meiosis