Actin filaments and microtubules are similar with respect to each of the following EXCEP O inherent polarity with plus and minus ends growth requires an organizing center association with motor proteins both are polymers of subunits regular remodeling

Actin filaments and microtubules are similar with respect to each of the following EXCEP O inherent polarity with plus and minus ends growth requires an organizing center association with motor proteins both are polymers of subunits regular remodeling

Biology 2e

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Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark

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Chapter4: Cell Structure

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Problem 20RQ: Which of the following do not play a role in intracellular movement? microfilaments and intermediate...

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Actin filaments and microtubules are similar with respect to each of the following EXCEPT:
inherent polarity with plus and minus ends
growth requires an organizing center
association with motor proteins
both are polymers of subunits
regular remodeling

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