cytoskeleton
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Cytoskeleton . Network of protein fibers extending throughout the cytoplasm Function in providing for both structural support and cell motility Require interaction of the cytoskeleton with motor proteins Three main kinds of fibers make up the cytoskeleton:. Figure 7.20 The cytoskeleton. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Cytoskeleton Network of protein fibers extending
throughout the cytoplasm Function in providing for both structural
support and cell motility Require interaction of the cytoskeleton with
motor proteins Three main kinds of fibers make up the
cytoskeleton:
Figure 7.20 The cytoskeleton
Table 7.2 The structure and function of the cytoskeleton
Microtubules Hollow rods Composed of globular proteins called
tubulins Functions:
Cellular support Tracks for organelle movement Separation of chromosomes during cell
division Involved in the motility of the cell
Figure 7.x3 Actin
Figure 7.x4 Actin and keratin
Centrosomes and centrioles
Centrosome – region located near the nucleus
Centriole – pair of cylindrical structures located in the centrosome of animal cells Composed of nine sets of triplet microtubules
arranged in a ring May organize microtubule assembly during
cell division
Figure 7.22 Centrosome containing a pair of centrioles
Cilia and flagella Locomotor organelles formed from a
specialized arrangement of microtubules Unicellular eukaryotic organisms are
propelled through water by cilia or flagella
Motile sperm cells (animals, algae, some plants) are flagellated
May function to draw fluid across the surface of stationary cells (ciliated cells lining trachea)
Figure 7.23 A comparison of the beating of flagella and cilia
Figure 7.23x Sea urchin sperm
Figure 7.21 Motor molecules and the cytoskeleton
Figure 7.24 Ultrastructure of a eukaryotic flagellum or cilium
Figure 7.25 How dynein “walking” moves cilia and flagella
Microfilaments (actin filaments)
Solid rods Composed mainly of proteins called actin Function:
Helps supports the cell’s shape
Participate in muscle contraction
Responsible for localized contraction of cells (dividing animal cell)
Microfilaments function (cont.) Elongation and contraction of
pseudopodia during amoeboid movement Involved in cytoplasmic streaming found
in plant cells
Cytoplasmic streaming (cyclosis) – flowing of the entire cytoplasm around the space between the vacuole and plasma membrane in a plant cell
Figure 7.26 A structural role of microfilaments
Figure 7.27 Microfilaments and motility
Intermediate filaments More permanent than microtubules or
microfilaments Constructed from keratin subunits Function:
Specialized for bearing tension Reinforce cell shape Fix organelle position