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The contractile ring consists mainly of [[ | The contractile ring consists mainly of [[Actin|actin]] filaments and [[Myosin|myosin]] filaments. It is found arranged in a ring around the equator of the cell and plays a key role during [[Cytokinesis|cytokinesis]]. Towards the end of [[Mitosis|mitosis]], it starts to assemble just beneath the [[Plasma membrane|plasma membrane]]. As the ring contracts, it pulls the membrane inward; dividing the cell in two<ref>Alberts, B. 2009. Essential cell biology. New York: Garland Science.</ref>. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 4 December 2018
The contractile ring consists mainly of actin filaments and myosin filaments. It is found arranged in a ring around the equator of the cell and plays a key role during cytokinesis. Towards the end of mitosis, it starts to assemble just beneath the plasma membrane. As the ring contracts, it pulls the membrane inward; dividing the cell in two[1].
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- ↑ Alberts, B. 2009. Essential cell biology. New York: Garland Science.