Answer to Question #214280 in Cell Biology for Moe

Question

1.3) Tabulate the three main components of the cytoskeleton describing the protein structure of each component (monomers) and give the functions.

Answer 1

In eukaryotes, it is composed of three main components, microfilaments, intermediate filaments and microtubules, and these are all capable of rapid growth or disassembly dependent on the cell's requirements. A multitude of functions can be performed by the cytoskeleton.