What is the monomoric form of actin referred to as?   a. F-actin   b. G-actin   c. M-actin   d. R-actin

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  1. What is the monomoric form of actin referred to as?

      a.

    F-actin

      b.

    G-actin

      c.

    M-actin

      d.

    R-actin

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Actin exists in two forms. They are G-actin (or globular actin) and F-actin (or fibrous actin). Actin filaments form the microfilament structure of the cytoskeleton. 

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