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Author Question: Which of the following statements about the cytoskeleton is true? A) The dynamic (Read 782 times)

camila

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on: Jun 6, 2013
Which of the following statements about the cytoskeleton is true?
A) The dynamic aspect of cytoskeletal function is made possible by the assembly and disassembly of a large variety of proteins into complex aggregates.
B) Microfilaments are structurally rigid and resist compression, whereas microtubules resist tension (stretching).
C) Movement of cilia and flagella is the result of motor proteins causing microtubules to move relative to each other.
D) Chemicals that block the assembly of the cytoskeleton would cause little effect on the cell's response to external signals and stimuli.
E) Transport vesicles among the membranes of the endomembrane system produce the cytoskeleton.


ricki

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Reply #1 on: Jun 7, 2013
Pick C as your answer. We had a question like this on our previous test. Good luck!


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camila

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Reply #2 on: Jul 1, 2013
Thanks again :D It's correct.


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