Which of the following statements are true for both actin and tubulin:     a. Both actin and tubulin filaments are hollow.     b. Both actin and tubulin are structural proteins capable to form filaments that can grow from both (+) and (-) ends.   c. Both actin and tubulin require GTP for polymerization into filaments.     d.   Both actin and tubulin require ATP for polymerization into filaments.

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Which of the following statements are true for both actin and tubulin:

 

  a.

Both actin and tubulin filaments are hollow.

 

  b.

Both actin and tubulin are structural proteins capable to form filaments that can grow from both (+) and (-) ends.

  c.

Both actin and tubulin require GTP for polymerization into filaments.

 

  d.

 

Both actin and tubulin require ATP for polymerization into filaments.

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