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What are Microtubules as observed in nerve cells by De Roberties and Franchi?

Microtubules were observed in nerve cells by De Roberties and Franchi (1953). About a decade later, for the first time these were studied in plant cell by Ledbetter and Porter (1963).

By Ajay|2011-06-18T07:14:32+00:00June 18, 2011|Botany|Comments Off

What are the functions of Microtubules and Microfilaments ?

Microtubules and microfilaments from very fine cytoskeletal framework inside cytoplasmic matrix which helps in maintaining cell shape and mobility. Microtubules are made up of tubulin protein and are thin, rigid and tubular. They are responsible for displacement of macromolecules and organelles throughout the cytoplasm.

By Nirmala Agarwal|2011-01-03T07:33:00+00:00January 3, 2011|Biology|Comments Off