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Cytoskeleton

The cytoskeleton is made of 3 components which are the microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules.
                        
                      Microfilaments: They are narrow and  have 2 different ends and they are round.
                      Intermediate filaments: Made of protein strands that are stuck together in almost a swirly direction. They contain keratin which is good for hair,skin, and nails.
                      Microtubules: The largest component that is made of tubulin protein with a straw like tube. They help resist compression forces. 
     
Functions of the cytoskeleton: 
   -Gives the cell a shape
    -Keeps the cell in shape
    -It is almost like the human skeleton
     -Gives the cell support
Biomolecules of the cytoskeleton:
   -The cytoskeleton is made of protein fibers. They work with protein fibers that help support the cell.
Malfunctions of the cytoskeleton:
   -If there wasn't a cytoskeleton, a cell wouldn't have it's shape and will explode. If the cytoskeleton damages, the body motions of the organism could cause the organism to have diseases 
5 examples of how the cytoskeleton works with another organelle:
    - Vacuoles: The cytoskeleton assists the vacuoles into it's formation.
    - Endoplasmic Reticulum: The endoplasmic reticulum makes use of transporting vesicles, and the cytoskeleton helps move it.
    -Cytoplasm: It forms the framework in the movement around the cytoplasm.
    -Nucleus: It makes the nucleus stay in place.
    -Golgi Apparatus:  Helps it stay in place.
One interesting fact:

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