Cytoskeleton Flashcards
1
Q
Which cytoskeletal filament component is the cell membrane supported and what colour does this component stain?
A
Actin filaments
Red
2
Q
Which cytoskeletal filaments resist compression?
A
Microtubules
3
Q
What is the diameter of each of the filaments?
A
Microtubules- 24 nm
Actin filaments- 7-9 nm
Intermediate filaments- 10 nm