Cytoskeleton

Question 1

Microfilaments

Answer 1

Microfilaments are made up of Actin which is really important for muscle contraction. It has a diameter of 7nm and it helps the cell maintain shape and change its shape.

Question 2

Intermediate-filaments

Answer 2

Intermediate filaments are made up of Keratin usually located in hair, nails, and skin. it has a diameter of 8nm-12nm, and anchors organelles : keeping them where they are in the cell

Question 3

Microtubules

Answer 3

Microtubules are made up of Tubulin which is in every single cell. It has a diameter of 25nm, and is necessary for mobility within the cell and outside.(cilia&flagella)