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they aid basic cell movement and cell contraction as well as enabling the cell to divide

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it maintains the structural function of the cell.

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Help generate movement and provide mechanical strength to the cell extension organs like microvilli.

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Microfilaments are responsible for contracting muscle cells and aiding in amoeboid movement. They also are responsible for forming cleavage furrows.

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Helps in animal cell division in the pinching off of cells and in elongation and retraction of cellular extensions called pseudopodia.

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helps in cell movement.

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to matian the structure of the cell

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Q: What is the function of the microfilament in an animal cell?
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