QUESTION 5 Which of the following is NOT true of intermediate filaments? A They provide mechanical strength to cells. B They are composed of 8 oppositely oriented tetramers that are assembled into a rope-like filament. C They have a non-polar orientation. D They are rigid and do not deform before breaking. E Keratins, neurofilaments, vimentin, and desmin are examples of intermediate filaments.

QUESTION 5 Which of the following is NOT true of intermediate filaments? A They provide mechanical strength to cells. B They are composed of 8 oppositely oriented tetramers that are assembled into a rope-like filament. C They have a non-polar orientation. D They are rigid and do not deform before breaking. E Keratins, neurofilaments, vimentin, and desmin are examples of intermediate filaments.

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QUESTION 5

Which of the following is NOT true of intermediate filaments?

	A	They provide mechanical strength to cells.
	B	They are composed of 8 oppositely oriented tetramers that are assembled into a rope-like filament.
	C	They have a non-polar orientation.
	D	They are rigid and do not deform before breaking.
	E	Keratins, neurofilaments, vimentin, and desmin are examples of intermediate filaments.

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