Question

Are cytoskeleton organelles?

Answer 1

Cytoskeleton:

1. The cytoskeleton is a complex dynamic network of filamentous structures present in the cytoplasm.
2. It is made of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments
3. The cytoskeleton is not organelles. They are proteinaceous structural elements that provide mechanical support and also maintain cell shape.
4. They help in movement, intracellular organization, and cell division.