What Seems to Control the Assembly and Disassembly of Intermediate

question 6

Multiple Choice

What seems to control the assembly and disassembly of intermediate filaments?

• A)denaturation
• B)sulfation
• C)phosphorylation and dephosphorylation
• D)hydrolysis
• E)hydroxylation

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Definitions:

Plasma Proteins

Plasma proteins are a diverse group of proteins found in blood plasma, playing crucial roles in blood clotting, immune response, and transport of substances.

Albumin

A protein found in blood plasma, responsible for maintaining the osmotic pressure needed for proper distribution of body fluids.

Platelets

Small, disk-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are critical for blood clotting and wound healing.

Initiate Clotting

The process of starting the cascade of events that leads to the formation of a blood clot, which helps stop bleeding.