Nros 310 exam 4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What are the three main components of the cytoskeleton and what are their main functions? - Microfilaments: made of actin; determines the shape of cell surface and is important for the movement of the cell Microtubules: made of alpha and beta dimers ; act as tracks for vesicles and other properties to move about the cell with motor proteins Intermediate filaments: made of various proteins + rope-like fibers; provide mechanical strength The actin filament and microtubules carry stuff by "w...