CYTOSKELETON

STRUCTURE

• They do not have bones, but they do have three main components micro tubules, intermediate filaments, and microfilaments.
• Just like our bones vary in size so does all three main components. Microtubules Are the largest in size while microfilaments are the smallest.
• Microtubules are made up of little bits of protein called Tubulin
• Micro tubules can easily change shape to match the cell

FUNCTION

• The cytoskeleton functions like our skeleton. It gives structural support so the cell can keep its shape, move around, and be protected from outside forces.
• The cytoskeleton gives support to the cell membrane.
• It aids in recovery from any outside injury.
• The cytoskeleton also is involved in organelle trafficking which helps cell components like mitochondria move from one part of a cell to another.

FUN FACTS

• The cytoskeleton connects to every organelle and every part of the cell membrane
• The cytoskeleton is the cells skeleton
• All of the microfilaments and microtubules combine to form the cytoskeleton
• It was first discovered by a man named Nikolai K Koltzov

DETAILS

• Cytoskeleton are found in Animals Cells
• They are Eukaryotic cells

WORKS CITED

• "Elements of the Cytoskeleton." Biology 4 Kids. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Nov. 2015. .
• "Cytoskeleton: Structure and Function." Study.com. N.p., 2003. Web. 4 Nov. 2015. .
• What are facts about Cytoskeleton?” Answers. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Nov. 2015. .