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Define the term cytoskeleton

Define the term cytoskeleton? What are its main components in animal cells?

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Cytoskeleton is the cytoplasmic structure which supports the cell, keeps its fixates and shape moves the cell organelles. This is made up of an extensive network of fibers dispersed in the cytoplasm and anchored in the plasma membrane. Its constituents are microfilaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments.

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