Molecular Motors Flashcards
(9 cards)
0
Q
By what mechanism do ATPases work?
A
Rotational mechanism
1
Q
What walks along micro tubules?
A
Dynein and myosin
2
Q
Which direction do myosin and kinesin walk?
A
Towards the plus end
3
Q
What can some kinesins do to microtubules?
A
Depolymerise them
4
Q
How many myosin heads are in 43nm?
A
9
5
Q
Give three features of myosin 5?
A
Dimeric, found in non-muscle cells, has a high duty call
6
Q
Where is the minus and plus end of a microtubule found in a cell?
A
Plus-edge
Minus-centre
7
Q
How many subunits of actin are every 5.5nm?
A
1
8
Q
When is ATP hydrolysed?
A
When the cross bridge is detached
