Table 41The Differences Among the Three Categories of Cytoskeletal Elements Outlined

question 29

Multiple Choice

Table 4.1The differences among the three categories of cytoskeletal elements outlined in Table 4.1 suggest that each has a specialized role. Which of the following is a correct match between a cytoskeletal element and its function? (All three elements are involved in the maintenance of cell shape.)

• A) microfilaments and intracellular vesicle transport
• B) microtubules and cleavage furrow formation
• C) microfilaments and flagellar motility
• D) intermediate filaments and cytoplasmic streaming
• E) microtubules and chromosome movement

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