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The solid linear cytoskeletal elements having a diameter of and made up of a single type of monomer are known as:

  1. A
    Microtubules
  2. B
    Microfilaments
  3. C
    Intermediate filaments
  4. D
    Lamins

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Microfilaments (actin filaments) are solid, linear structures with a diameter of about and are composed of a single type of monomer called G-actin. Microtubules are hollow and much thicker (), while intermediate filaments have a diameter of .

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The solid linear cytoskeletal elements having a diameter of and made up of a single type of monomer are known as:
A
Microtubules
B
Microfilaments
C
Intermediate filaments
D
Lamins

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