Definition:
Microtubules are hollow rods, functioning primarily to help support and shape the cell. They also function as "routes" along which organelles can move. They are typically found in all eukaryotic cells.
Related Resources:
Journey into the Cell: The Cytoskeleton
Explore the structure and function of the cytoskeleton. Includes information on microtubules, microfilaments and intermediate filaments.
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