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Author: Raven, Peter
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Chapter 4, Problem 7A
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The cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells is comprised of network of protein fibers which is called as the cytoskeleton. Its function is to provide an anchor to various cell organelles and also to support the cell shape. Each protein fiber is made up of
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Ch. 4.1 - Discuss the cell theory.Ch. 4.1 - Describe the factors that limit cell size.Ch. 4.1 - Prob. 3LOCh. 4.2 - Describe the organization of prokaryotic cells.Ch. 4.2 - Prob. 2LOCh. 4.3 - Prob. 1LOCh. 4.3 - Prob. 2LOCh. 4.3 - Prob. 3LOCh. 4.4 - Prob. 1LOCh. 4.4 - Contrast the different functions of internal...
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