MICROANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY

CYTOSKELETON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is not true?
A
Actin filaments are located under the plasma membrane
B
Microtubules are organized by centrioles
C
Intermediate filaments are associated with the nuclear envelope
D
Motor molecule move materials along intermediate filaments
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement is TRUE about intermediate filaments? Staggered, antiparallel tetramers give intermediate filaments strength.

Detailed explanation-2: -The subunits of intermediate filaments are elongated, not globular, and are associated in an antipolar manner. As a result, the overall filament has no polarity, and therefore no motor proteins move along intermediate filaments.

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