Which cytoskeletal element is the largest?
A)microtubules
B)macrotubules
C)small filaments
D)macrofilaments
E)microfilaments

Question

Which cytoskeletal element is the largest?
A)​microtubules
B)macrotubules
C)small filaments
D)macrofilaments
E)​microfilaments

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Microtubules are the largest cytoskeletal element, with a diameter of about 25 nanometers (nm). In comparison, microfilaments (also known as actin filaments) have a diameter of about 7 nm, while intermediate filaments have a diameter of about 10 nm. Macrotubules and macrofilaments are not commonly used terms in the context of cytoskeletal elements.

Which Cytoskeletal Element Is the Largest