Asked by Sheila Carrasquillo on May 25, 2024
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Motor proteins, fueled by ____, move cellular cargo along tracks of ____.
A) sugars; intermediate filaments and microtubules
B) ATP; microtubules and microfilaments
C) ATP; intermediate filaments and cilia
D) sugars; intermediate filaments and microfilaments
E) triglycerides; microtubules and microfilaments
Motor Proteins
Proteins that convert chemical energy into mechanical work, driving cellular movements such as muscle contraction and intracellular cargo transport.
Intermediate Filaments
A component of the cell cytoskeleton, providing mechanical support for cells and tissues and involved in cell adhesion, transport, and integrity.
Microtubules
Cylindrical structures within the cell that are part of the cytoskeleton, involved in maintaining cell shape, division, and intracellular transport.
- Familiarize oneself with the structure and activities of eukaryotic cell components.
- Comprehend the mechanisms and sites of protein synthesis and folding within cellular structures.
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Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the structure and activities of eukaryotic cell components.
- Comprehend the mechanisms and sites of protein synthesis and folding within cellular structures.
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