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Components of cytoskeleton

What are the major components of cytoskeleton?

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The cytoskeleton is a network of much small tubules and filaments distributed all through the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells. It is made up of microtubules, micro-filaments and intermediary filaments.

Microtubules are made by molecules of a protein termed as tubulin. Microfilaments are made up of actin, similar protein which participates in the contraction of muscle cells. Intermediate filaments are made up of protein too.

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