Microtubules emanating from centrosome

chang190

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Which one of the following statements about microtubules emanating from a centrosome is correct?

1. The plus end of microtubules faces away from the centrosome.
2. Microtubules exhibit dynamic instability in both plus and minus ends at the PCM.
3. The PCM in the centrosome has a distinct shape when viewed under the microscope.
4. The GTP cap of microtubules remains anchored in the centrosome.
5. Microtubules are anchored in the nucleus.

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bio_man

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14 years ago

1. is right:

Microtubule plus ends face away from the centrosome, while the minus ends face toward the centrosome.

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