Asked by Briahna Ellis on Jun 19, 2024
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contractile ring
A) formed from lengthening microtubules
B) a band of actin and motor proteins that forms under the plasma membrane during anaphase
C) disk-shaped structure that forms and partitions descendant cells during cytokinesis in a plant cell
D) location at which spindle microtubules assemble and bind to chromosomes
E) in a dividing animal cell, the indentation where cytoplasmic division will occur
Motor Proteins
Proteins that convert chemical energy into mechanical work, facilitating movement within cells, such as the transportation of cellular cargoes.
Actin
A protein that forms filaments and is involved in various types of cell motility and structure.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the role and mechanisms of cytokinesis during cell division.
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Harman TopicsJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The contractile ring is a band of actin and motor proteins that forms under the plasma membrane during anaphase, playing a crucial role in cytokinesis by contracting to pinch the cell into two daughter cells.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an in-depth understanding of the role and mechanisms of cytokinesis during cell division.