Cytoskeleton

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Description

Cytoskeleton comprises the Tonofilaments, Keratin, Desmin, Neurofilaments, Actin and other intermediate Filaments, that comprise the Cytoplasm of Cells.

 

Biological Function of the Cytoskeleton

Cells

 The Cytoskeleton is the structure that provides each Cell of the body with form.

 

Components of the Cytoskeleton

 Actin

 Desmin

 Keratin

 Neurofilaments

 Tonofilaments

 

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