What roles does the GTP play in dynamic instability of the microtubules? And what would happen if GTP is lost completely inside a cell?
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Step 1: GTP plays a crucial role in dynamic instability of microtubules by altering the confirmation of the tubulin molecule and driving their dynamic behavior. Show more…
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