Question

Microfilaments are thin strands of the contractile protein composed of myosin. Select one: True False

Answer 1

Answer:

The given statement is false.

Explanation:

Microfilaments refer to the solid rods formed of a protein called actin. Microfilaments are also considered as actin filaments. It is found in all the cells of eukaryotes, the microfilaments are mainly structural in function and are an essential constituent of the cytoskeleton, along with intermediate filaments and microtubules.  

Microfilaments vary from 5 to 9 nm in diameter and are developed to withstand huge amounts of tension. With myosin, microfilaments assist in generating the forces used in basic cell motions and cellular contraction. The microfilaments also allow a differentiating cell to separate into two cells and also take part in amoeboid movements of some kind of cells.