Microtubules and microfilaments are similar in that: Group of answer choices A. both use GTP as their energy source. B. both have distinct + and – ends. C. both can disassemble by “catastrophe.” D. both assemble from a small number of locations in the cell. E. None of the above is correct.

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Microtubules and microfilaments are similar in that:

Group of answer choices
A. both use GTP as their energy source.
B. both have distinct + and – ends.
C. both can disassemble by “catastrophe.”
D. both assemble from a small number of locations in the cell.
E. None of the above is correct.
 
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Intermediate filaments are distinct from microtubules in all of the following EXCEPT:

Group of answer choices
A. Intermediate filaments are not directional.
B. Intermediate filaments do not have associated motor proteins.
C. Intermediate filaments do not need ATP to assemble.
D. Intermediate filaments are more dynamic.
E. They are distinct in all of these ways.
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