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Cytoskeleton

Last updated May 26, 2023 Edit

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# Microfilaments

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

# Intermediate filaments

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

# Microtubules

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

Overview in Organelles

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