Q30 / 180 · NEET 2014 · Botany

The solid linear cytoskeletal elements having a diameter of 7 nm and made up of a single type of monomer are known as:

  • A
    Microtubules
  • Correct answer
    B
    Microfilaments
  • C
    Intermediate filaments
  • D
    Lamins

Solution

Microfilaments or actin filaments are long cytoskeletal filaments present in the cytoplasm of the eukaryotic cells. These filaments are primarily composed of polymers of actin and are 7 nm in length. The globular monomeric actin polymerizes to form the filamentous F-actin.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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