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Microfilaments are mainly composed of

A
Tubulin
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Myosin
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Actin
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Keratin
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Chitin
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Solution

The correct option is C Actin
  • The eukaryotic cell is composed of a network of protein fibres that is known as the cytoskeleton.
  • It is responsible for the movement of organelles around the cytoplasm (organelles are attached to the cytoskeleton).
  • Microfilaments or actin filaments is a part of the cytoskeleton is made up of polymers of actin.
  • So, the correct answer is 'Actin'.

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