Mitotic motors Flashcards
1
Q
Where do mitotic motors use energy?
A
from ATP to change shape
2
Q
what are the distinct roles of mitotic motors?
A
- move chromosomes
- movement of spindle poles
- exert a pull on the spindle poles
3
Q
how to mitotic motors move chromosomes?
A
reels in the chromosome via de-polymerization
4
Q
how do mitotic motors move spindle poles?
A
proteins crosslink the polar MT’s causing them to slide apart
5
Q
how do mitotic motors pull spindle poles?
A
attach to astral MT’s and cell cortex
