Mutations of keratins in the ________ that resist tensile forces in the skin cause the blistering disease known as epidermolysis bullosa simplex.
A)intermediate filaments
B)microtubules
C)microfilaments
D)actin filaments
E)crescentin filaments

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Keratins are a type of protein that form intermediate filaments, which are key structural components of cells. In the skin, they provide resistance to mechanical stresses. Mutations in keratin genes can weaken these filaments, leading to conditions like epidermolysis bullosa simplex, where the skin is more prone to blistering from minor trauma.

Mutations of Keratins in the ________ That Resist Tensile Forces