The primary function of intermediate filament is

Generate movement

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Provide mechanical stability

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Transport organelles within the cell

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Stabilize microtubules against disassembly

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Solution

The correct option is B Provide mechanical stability
The most important function of rope like arrangement of microtubules intermediate filaments is to provide mechanical support to the plasma membrane where it comes into contact with other cells or with the extracellular matrix. Thus, it provides mechanical stability to the cell. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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