The Cytoskeleton Has Several Primary Functions

question 27

Multiple Choice

The cytoskeleton has several primary functions.The first and most obvious is that it acts as an interior skeleton that supports the rest of the cell.What is another function of the cytoskeleton?

• A)It provides a communication network whereby chemo-electrical signals can be sent from one area of the cell to another.
• B)It creates a durable outer covering to increase the strength and rigidity of the cell.
• C)It provides a series of tracks along which vesicles can move throughout the cell.
• D)It connects one cell to another.

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