Cytoskeleton

Last updated May 26, 2023 Edit

• Biology
• Cells

Size: 7nm Made from: polymers of actin Roles: Give support and mechanical strength, keep cell shape and enable movement

Size: 10nm Made from: variety of proteins Roles: Anchor nucleus, extend between membranes

Size: 18-30nm Made from: tubulin Roles: Form tracks for motor proteins (dyein and kinesin) to walk and drag organelles.

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