Cytoskeleton Flashcards
1
Q
The cytoskeleton is composed of three filamentous structures, what are they?
A
- Intermediate filament
- Microtubules
- Microfilament/Actin filament
2
Q
What are the two major branches of dynein proteins?
A
cytoplasmic dyneins
Axonemal dyneins
3
Q
What do cytoplasmic dyneins do?
A
important for trafficking as well as localisation of the golgi apparatus near the centre of the cell
4
Q
Axonemal dyneins do?
A
rapid and efficient sliding movements of microtubules that drive the beating of cilia and flagella
