Which type of cytoskeletal element is characterized as a hollow, rigid cylindrical tube with walls composed of tubulin subunits? a)     microfilamentsb)     microtubulesc)     intermediate filamentsd)     all of these choicese)     minitubules

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Which type of cytoskeletal element is characterized as a hollow, rigid cylindrical tube with walls composed of tubulin subunits?
 
a)     microfilaments
b)     microtubules
c)     intermediate filaments
d)     all of these choices
e)     minitubules

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