A melanosome (type of vesicle containing the pigment melanin)  is transported towards the nucleus of the cell. The hydrolysis of ATP is involved with this movement. Identify the most likely motor protein and cytoskeletal filament involved with this transport.

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A melanosome (type of vesicle containing the pigment melanin)  is transported towards the nucleus of the cell. The hydrolysis of ATP is involved with this movement. Identify the most likely motor protein and cytoskeletal filament involved with this transport.

 

 

 

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