The solid linear cytoskeletal elements having a diameter of 6 nm and made up of a single type of monomer are known as:
- Microfilaments
- Lamins
- Microtubules
- Intermediate filaments
Answer
(1) Microfilaments
Solution
The cytoskeleton consists of microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments.
Microfilaments are solid, about 6 nm thick, and made of a single type of monomer, actin.
Microtubules are hollow ( 25 nm) and made of tubulin dimers (α and β tubulin); intermediate filaments ( 10 nm) and lamins are made of several different proteins.
Answer: (1)