Which of the following statements about movement via actin polymerization is true?
A)Movement can be generated using actin polymerization by itself (no motor proteins).
B)Movement occurs only when motor proteins move across actin polymers.
C)Actin polymerization prevents growth of filapodia.
D)During cell movement there is always a net growth of actin polymer length.

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Movement can be generated using actin polymerization by itself (no motor proteins). Actin polymerization can generate forces that push the cell membrane forward, leading to movement without the need for motor proteins.

Which of the Following Statements About Movement Via Actin Polymerization