The Biology Project: Cell Biology

Cytoskeleton Tutorial

Introduction

Contents

Microtubules, microfilaments & intermediate filaments

External cell movement

Internal cell movement

Test yourself
(5 problems)

You should learn that the cytoskeleton is both a muscle and a skeleton, and is responsible for cell movement, cytokinesis, and the organization of the organelles within the cell.


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Monday, September 8, 1997
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