Cytoskeleton

In cellular biology, the cytoskeleton is a cellular "scaffolding" or "skeleton", used to maintain and/or alter cellular shape. The cytoskeleton is composed of actin, microtubules, and other proteins. In addition to holding the cell together, the cytoskeleton is crucial in cell motion, especially amoeba-like movement.

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