Maintenance of Cell Shape
Author(s): Lou Gross1, Monica Beals1, Susan Harrell1
University of Tennessee Knoxville
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Summary:
This module introduces an equation to calculate roundness in the context of understanding how myosin contributes to cell shape. It is intended for an introductory biology audience.
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Maintenance of Cell Shape.docx(DOCX | 23 KB)
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Description
Student Introduction: Fibrous elements of the cytoskeleton, including microtubules and filaments, help maintain cell shape. For example, amoeba movement involves interactions of myosin and actin in the microfilaments in the cell cytoskeleton. Myosin is normally dispersed throughout the cell, but locally assembles and disassembles as necessary to drive movement.
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Gross, L., Beals, M., Harrell, S. (2019). Maintenance of Cell Shape. Quantitative Biology at Community Colleges, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/Q4PB1C