Researchers Tried to Explain How Vesicular Transport Occurs in Cells

question 1

Multiple Choice

Researchers tried to explain how vesicular transport occurs in cells by attempting to assemble the transport components. They set up microtubular tracks along which vesicles could be transported, and they added vesicles and ATP because they knew the transport process requires energy) . Yet, when they put everything together, there was no movement or transport of vesicles. What were they missing?

• A) contractile microfilaments
• B) endoplasmic reticulum
• C) an axon
• D) motor proteins

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Definitions:

At Rest

A state where an object or individual is not in motion, or is experiencing mental or physical tranquility.

Cell

The basic structural, functional, and biological unit of all living organisms, acting as the building blocks of life.

Myelin Sheath

The white, fatty coating wrapped around some axons that acts as insulation and enables impulses to travel much faster.

Deterioration

refers to the process of becoming progressively worse, as in the condition of an object, structure, or health.