Determine if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE: A. The structural polar

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Determine if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE:

A. The structural polarity of all microtubules is such that -tubulin is exposed at one end and - tubulin is exposed at the opposite end.

B. The role of ATP hydrolysis in actin polymerization is similar to the role of GTP hydrolysis in tubulin polymerization: both serve to weaken bonds in the polymer and thereby promote depolymerzation.

C. Like actin filaments and microtubules, cytoplasmic intermediate filaments are found in all eukaryotes.

D. In animal cells, minus end-directed microtubule motors deliver their cargo to the periphery of the cell, whereas plus end-directed microtubule motors deliver their cargo to the interior of the cell.

Explanation / Answer

a. True

b. True

c. False

d. False

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