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What does microfilament mean?


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Microfilaments:

  1. These are actin filaments that are polymers of the actin protein.
  2. They form an integral part of the cellular cytoskeleton.
  3. The cytoskeleton is the network of protein fibers that run throughout the cell, making up the cell structure and holding the organelles in place.

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