Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
Biochemistry: The Molecular Basis of Life
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780190209896
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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Summary Introduction

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Definition of the following biological terminologies:

(a) Microfilament

(b) F-actin

(c) G-actin

(d) Ameboid movement

(e) Intermediate filament

(f) Keratin

Introduction:

The cytoskeleton in our body is composed of microfilaments and microtubules. A family of multifunctional protein, shichform filament, ss called actin. When actin is present as a free monomer, it is referred to as G-actin. In contrast to this, when actin is present as a part of a microfilament, which comprises a linear polymer, it is referred to as F-actin.

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