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the Components
What is
Cytoskeleton?
A system of filaments or fibres that is
present in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells
(cells containing a nucleus).
Microtubules
are hollow rods functioning
primarily to help support and
shape the cell and as "routes"
along which organelles can
move and size about 25 nm in
diameter
Intermediate
Filaments
Abundant in many cells and
provide support for microfilaments
and microtubules by holding them
in place. These filaments form
keratins found in epithelial cells
and neurofilaments in neurons.
They measure 10 nm in diameter
Created by:
Tisha Tabhita Siregar (4183141081)
BESP 2018
Cytoskeleton consist
of...
The eukaryotic cytoskeleton consists of three types
of filaments, which are elongated chains of proteins:
microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and
microtubules.
Microfilaments (Actin
Filament)
are thin, solid rods that are active
in muscle contraction,,
Microfilaments are composed
primarily of the contractile protein
actin and measure up to 8 nm in
diameter. They also participate in
organelle movement
Nucleus
Cell growth and
reproduction are
Diagram of Cytoskeleton controlled by the cell
nucleus.

Function of
Proteins of Cytoskeleton
Cytoplasm
 Kinesins move along microtubules carrying cellular
components along the way. • Gives shape to cell
 Dyneins are similar to kinesins and are used to pull • Cell motility and transportation
cellular components inward toward the nucleus (organelle and chromosome)
 Myosins interact with actin in order to perform muscle
• Role in cell division
contractions. They are also involved in cytokinesis