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Webcytology was created for ThinkQuest 1999.
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The cytoskeleton

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Chapter Three: Cell Structures


Question 1
 All of the fibers in the cytoskeleton are made of
   1.  inorganic molecules
2.  carbohydrates
3.  lipids
4.  proteins
 

Question 2
 The microtubules serve as a major component of
   1.  vacuoles
2.  cilia and flagella
3.  DNA
4.  the mitochondria
 

Question 3
 Which of the fibers in the cytoskeleton aids in the movement of cells which do not have specialized structures for locomotion?
   1.  microtubules
2.  intermediate filaments
3.  microfilaments
4.  the microtrabeculae
 

Question 4
 Biologists believe that the main function of the microtrabeculae is to
   1.  aid in cell movement
2.  capture prey
3.  help give the cell shape
4.  protect the cell
 

Question 5
 The intermediate filaments are made of a type of protein structure known as
   1.  fibrous protein
2.  globular protein
3.  pleated protein
4.  helical protein
 


 
 

ThinkQuest Team #27819 - 27819@for.net
Team: Andrew Kallem, Josh Tauberer
Coaches: Ms. Acerra, Mr. Kwitkin