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To identify: The curve of the graph, which is showing the condition of
Introduction: Microfilaments are mainly made up of the actin filament, which is a contractile protein. The G-actin proteins add at the end of the microfilament to polymerize it.
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To identify: The curve of the graph, which is showing the condition of polymerization where pyrene-labeled actin is added along with purified Arp2/3 complex proteins and a purified protein fragment that corresponds to active N-WASP ( a WASP family protein).
Introduction: Microfilaments are mainly made up of the actin filament, which is a contractile protein. The G-actin proteins add at the end of the microfilament to polymerize it.
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