D17 cytoskeleton

Question 1

What are the 6 structures of a cytoskeleton?

Answer 1

1. Cell surface membrane
2. Mitochondrion
3. Microtubule 25nm diameter
4. Microfilament 7-12nm diameter
5. Endoplasmic reticulum
6. Ribosome

Question 2

What are the 4 functions of the cytoskeleton?

Answer 2

Provides internal framework to support the cell

Can move the whole cell or organises and move organelles within the cell

Construct the spindle during cell division

Provide the components of cilia and flagella