8.5.7 - Cytoskeleton
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What is the cytoskeleton?
💡 Hint: Think of it as a skeleton but for a cell.
Name the three main components of the cytoskeleton.
💡 Hint: Remember M, M, I.
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What component of the cytoskeleton is primarily involved in muscle contractions?
💡 Hint: Think about the structure of muscle cells.
True or False: Microtubules are the thinnest components of the cytoskeleton.
💡 Hint: Recall the size comparison of the three components.
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Discuss the implications of microtubule inhibitors in cancer treatment.
💡 Hint: How do these treatments affect cell division?
How does the structure of the cytoskeleton relate to its function in cellular movement?
💡 Hint: Consider how flexibility aids in movement.
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