QUESTION 3Which of the following statements regarding microtubules is FALSE? AMicrotubules are polar. BMicrotubules are inherently unstable and rapidly disassemble with low GTP concentrations. CMicrotubule-binding proteins, such as Tau, always bind to microtubules to destabilize them. DMicrotubules are composed of 13 protofilaments that are arranged into a hollow cylinder. EMicrotubules are typically arranged in cells such that their plus (+) ends are directed towards the plasma membrane and their minus (-) ends are attached to the centrosomes.

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QUESTION 3

Which of the following statements regarding microtubules is FALSE?

	A	Microtubules are polar.
	B	Microtubules are inherently unstable and rapidly disassemble with low GTP concentrations.
	C	Microtubule-binding proteins, such as Tau, always bind to microtubules to destabilize them.
	D	Microtubules are composed of 13 protofilaments that are arranged into a hollow cylinder.
	E	Microtubules are typically arranged in cells such that their plus (+) ends are directed towards the plasma membrane and their minus (-) ends are attached to the centrosomes.

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