Cytoskeleton

Question 1

Which cytoskeletal filament component is the cell membrane supported and what colour does this component stain?

Answer 1

Actin filaments

Red

Question 2

Which cytoskeletal filaments resist compression?

Answer 2

Microtubules

Question 3

What is the diameter of each of the filaments?

Answer 3

Microtubules- 24 nm
Actin filaments- 7-9 nm
Intermediate filaments- 10 nm