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Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
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Chapter 4, Problem 19RQ
Which of the following have the ability to disassemble and reform quickly?
- microfilaments and intermediate filaments
- microfilaments and microtubules
- intermediate filaments and microtubules
- only intermediate filaments
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