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(1) How would you demonstrate the polarity of microfilaments using myosin fragments? (2) Where would you find y-tubulin (gamma-tubulin) in a cell, and what proteins are in contact with y-tubulin? (3) What are some techniques used for visualizing the cytoskeleton? Describe at least 4 techniques. Which of these can be used to observe living cells?

          (1) How would you demonstrate the polarity of microfilaments using myosin fragments?
(2) Where would you find y-tubulin (gamma-tubulin) in a cell, and what proteins are in contact with y-tubulin?
(3) What are some techniques used for visualizing the cytoskeleton?
Describe at least 4 techniques.
Which of these can be used to observe living cells?

(1) How would you demonstrate the polarity of microfilaments using myosin fragments?
(2) Where would you find y-tubulin (gamma-tubulin) in a cell, and what proteins are in contact with y-tubulin?
(3) What are some techniques used for visualizing the cytoskeleton?
Describe at least 4 techniques.
Which of these can be used to observe living cells?

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In this assay, you would immobilize actin filaments on a surface and then introduce myosin fragments. The myosin fragments will bind to the actin filaments and move along them, demonstrating the polarity of the microfilaments. Show more…

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