The Cytoskeletal System regulates organization and motility of organelles and cells
Microtubules: What is the structural subunit?
Addition of tubulin dimers at plus end vs the minus end.
Where are microtubules formed?
"Cell size and shape altered..."
Dynamic instability? What is it and how does it relate to cell function?
Microtubule growth and disassembly
GTP cap: What is it and why is it important?
Is GTP hydrolysis needed for microtubule formation?
Types of Microtubule
associated proteins
Assembly MAPS
Microtubule
associated proteins: Motors
"Cargo Vesicles may have multiple..."
In vitro study to show a modern approach
How would MAPs help with the functional differentiation of a cell?
Role of microtubules in moving vesicles and organelles
Can vesicular movement occur by simple diffusion?
How long would it take for a vesicle to diffuse down a 1 m axon?
Role of microtubules in transport:
Example: studies of VSV-GFP virus glycoprotein.
Effects of nocodazole on transport.
How are cilia formed?
How do they differ from flagella?
Steps to the formation of a cilium
What happens if you remove nexin bridges?
What is the importance of the centriole in cilium formation?