How are microfilaments and microtubules different?

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Al E.
Jun 8, 2018

Microfilaments are polymers of actin proteins, and their primary function is to provide structure.

Microtubules are polymers of tubulin proteins, and their primary function is to provide motion: which may include cellular movement, cell division, or ciliary movement of extracellular matter (e.g. mucus).

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