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One function of microtubules is being conveyor belts inside of Cells. They move vesicles, granules, organelles and chromosomes via special attachment proteins. See MTOC - micro-tubule organizing centers.
They also serve a cytoskeletal role. Structurally, they are linear polymers of tubulin which is a globular protein. These linear polymers are called protofilaments. The tubulin molecules are bead like structures. They form heterodimers of alpha and beta tubulin. A protofilament is a linear row of tubulin dimers.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoThey contain in cytoskeleton,build up pili,flagella and centrioles,Help in transporting material inside the cells eg:-neurons
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The hollow tubes of protein that help maintain the shape of the cell is what?
microtubules.... might be right
The microtubules of a cell help to transport materials is into the cell or out of the cell?
into the cell
Are microtubules tubelike proteins?
Microtubules and microfilaments are cellular cytoskeletal networks. Microtubules are tubular proteins made by tubulin polymers. they have role in cell structure, cell movement, mitosis, gene regulation and so on.
What protein forms microtubules in the cell?
tubulin
Why does mitosis have to have microtubules in order to occur?
Mitosis require microtubules because they bind to the chromosomes and pull them to each pole of the cell. The cell can then divide with the respective chromosomes on separate halves of the cell.
What produces microtubules during cell division in animals?
kinetochore microtubules are located in the centrosomes and produce the microtubules
Which cytoskeletal element radiates from the cell center?
Microtubules radiate from the cell center.
The hollow tubes of protein that help maintain the shape of the cell is what?
microtubules.... might be right
What part does the Phragmoplast play in plant cell division?
plant cell have cell divison by phragmoplast microtubules they composed of complex microtubules .microtubules are part of cytoskelton
What is the stystem of microtubules?
The Cytoskeleton is a system of microtubules, in a cell.
Spindle fibres are composed of?
They are made up of clusters of microtubules. Microtubules are made of the protein tubuliln and are responsible for cell movement and shape. The microtubules are like "conveyor belts" inside the cell.
What microtubules are necessary for sorting the chromosomes in cell division?
The kinetochore microtubules
What is the function of the centrosomes?
it is an area in the cell where microtubules are produced.
The microtubules of a cell help to transport materials is into the cell or out of the cell?
into the cell
What are microtubulesand where in the cell are they found?
what are microtubules,and where in the cell are they found
What are microtubulesand where in cell are they found?
what are microtubules,and where in the cell are they found
What part of cell is made up of microtubules and helps organize microtubules involved in cell division cilia and flagella?
ribosomes
