Module 2/ Cytoskeleton

Question 1

type of Cytoskeleton

Answer 1

Network of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments within the cytoplasm

Question 2

Roles of the cytoskeleton

Answer 2

-The cytoskeleton plays important roles: mechanical, structural, transport, motility and signalling functions.

-It organizes the cell structure, anchor the organelles and facilitate cellular activities.

-Organelles and enzymes can attach to the cytoskeleton and move across the cell.

-It is responsible for the maintenance and modifications of the cell’s shape (animal cells lack cell walls).

Question 3

Responsibility of cytoskeleton

Answer 3

The cytoskeleton is responsible for the maintenance and modifications of the cell’s shape (animal cells lack cell walls): dismantled on one side of the cell and reassembled in another part.