Cytoskeleton
The cytoskeleton is the structural network that helps cells maintain shape and anchors organelles.
Structure:
-made of fibers/protein strands
-consists of Microtubules and Microfilaments
-Microfilaments: made of actin, a protein (shown above)
-Microtubules: hollow structures made of protein (shown above)
Function:
-give structure to the cell
-transport system
-anchors organelles in a fixed pattern
Structure:
-made of fibers/protein strands
-consists of Microtubules and Microfilaments
-Microfilaments: made of actin, a protein (shown above)
-Microtubules: hollow structures made of protein (shown above)
Function:
-give structure to the cell
-transport system
-anchors organelles in a fixed pattern