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The strands of microtubules are made up of _________________ sub-units.


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The strands of microtubules are made up of protein subunits.

Explanation -

  1. Microtubule is a long unbranched hollow structure.
  2. The wall of the microtubules consists of 11-13 longitudinal strands.
  3. Each strand is made up of a protein subunit, the component of which is tubulin.

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