Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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There are types of cytoskeleton fiber- intermediate filaments. Tell their structure and/or function.
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Cytoskeleton is uniquely found in eukaryotic cells. There are three main structural components: microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments. All three interact with each other non-covalently. It is a dynamic structure filling the cytoplasm.
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