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Microtubules are a component of the cytoskeleton in cells. They are made up of a globular protein called tubulin and are roughly 25 nm in diameter. | Microtubules are a component of the [[Cytoskeleton|cytoskeleton]] in [[Cell|cells]]. They are made up of a globular protein called [[Tubulin|tubulin]] and are roughly 25 nm in diameter. | ||
Microtubules have multiple functions within a cell. The rigidity of microtubules allows them to maintain the cell's shape. They also control movement of the cell as well as movement of intracellular organelles | Microtubules have multiple functions within a [[Cell|cell]]. The rigidity of microtubules allows them to maintain the cell's shape. They also control movement of the cell as well as movement of intracellular [[Organelles|organelles]] <ref>Cooper. C. (2000) The Cell- A molecular approach, 2nd Edition, Sunderland: Sinauer Associates. Chapter 11.</ref>. During [[Mitosis|mitosis]], [[Microtubules|microtubules]] form the [[Mitotic spindle|mitotic spindle]] required to separate the [[Chromosome|chromosomes]].<br> | ||
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Revision as of 07:28, 23 November 2010
Microtubules are a component of the cytoskeleton in cells. They are made up of a globular protein called tubulin and are roughly 25 nm in diameter.
Microtubules have multiple functions within a cell. The rigidity of microtubules allows them to maintain the cell's shape. They also control movement of the cell as well as movement of intracellular organelles [1]. During mitosis, microtubules form the mitotic spindle required to separate the chromosomes.
References:
- ↑ Cooper. C. (2000) The Cell- A molecular approach, 2nd Edition, Sunderland: Sinauer Associates. Chapter 11.