The function of polar microtubules is to elongate while the centromere microtubules shorten, so the chromatids can reach the opposite poles (centrioles) of the cell.
The mitotic spindle is composed of microtubules, which are dynamic structures made up of tubulin protein subunits. It consists of three main types of microtubules: kinetochore microtubules that attach to the chromosomes, polar microtubules that interact with each other to help push the poles of the cell apart, and astral microtubules that anchor the spindle poles to the cell membrane.
During the first stage of anaphase the kinetochore microtubules retract pulling the two sister chromatids apart towards the poles. During the second stage of anaphase the mitotic poles that is mared by the centrosomes themselves separate by the elongation of a specific type of non-kinetochore microtubule called as the polar microtubule.
Kinetochore fibers are microtubules that attach to the kinetochore region of a chromosome during cell division, helping to pull the chromosome apart. Polar fibers, on the other hand, are microtubules that interact with each other and help push the poles of the cell apart during cell division, providing structural support.
Microtubules, specifically composed of tubulin protein subunits, form the structural core of cilia and flagella in eukaryotic cells. These filaments provide the rigidity and flexibility necessary for these organelles to move and function effectively in various cellular processes.
Spindle fibers are composed of microtubules, which are polymers of the protein tubulin. These microtubules play a crucial role in cell division by helping to separate the chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.
The function of polar microtubules is to elongate while the centromere microtubules shorten, so the chromatids can reach the opposite poles (centrioles) of the cell.
The mitotic spindle is composed of microtubules, which are dynamic structures made up of tubulin protein subunits. It consists of three main types of microtubules: kinetochore microtubules that attach to the chromosomes, polar microtubules that interact with each other to help push the poles of the cell apart, and astral microtubules that anchor the spindle poles to the cell membrane.
Yes, microtubules are polar structures with distinct plus and minus ends. They grow by adding tubulin subunits predominantly at the plus end, while depolymerization usually occurs more at the minus end. This polarity is essential for microtubule-based processes such as cell division and intracellular transport.
it is an area in the cell where microtubules are produced.
it is polar since it has carboxylic acid (propanoic acid) function
to keep the polar bear skin warm
they have a polar head and non-polar tails
They serve as transportation in the cell. Like conveyor belts.To provide structural support
in cells, microfilaments support cytoplasm and microtubules transport materials within cytoplasm
During the first stage of anaphase the kinetochore microtubules retract pulling the two sister chromatids apart towards the poles. During the second stage of anaphase the mitotic poles that is mared by the centrosomes themselves separate by the elongation of a specific type of non-kinetochore microtubule called as the polar microtubule.
Kinetochore fibers are microtubules that attach to the kinetochore region of a chromosome during cell division, helping to pull the chromosome apart. Polar fibers, on the other hand, are microtubules that interact with each other and help push the poles of the cell apart during cell division, providing structural support.
Like bones, microtubules provide a rigid structure for the cell so it is not a shapeless blob.