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1. Overview of Cell Biology2h 49m
2. Chemical Components of Cells1h 14m
3. Energy1h 33m
4. DNA, Chromosomes, and Genomes2h 31m
5. DNA to RNA to Protein2h 31m
6. Proteins1h 36m
7. Gene Expression1h 42m
8. Membrane Structure1h 4m
- The Lipid Bilayer
  38m
- Membrane Proteins
  25m
9. Transport Across Membranes1h 52m
10. Anerobic Respiration1h 5m
11. Aerobic Respiration1h 11m
12. Photosynthesis52m
13. Intracellular Protein Transport2h 18m
14. Cell Signaling1h 28m
15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement1h 39m
16. Cell Division3h 5m
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction50m
18. Cell Junctions and Tissues48m
19. Stem Cells13m
- Stem Cells
  13m
20. Cancer44m
21. The Immune System1h 6m
22. Techniques in Cell Biology1h 41m

15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement

Microtubules and Cell Division

Cell Biology

15. Cytoskeleton and Cell Movement

Microtubules and Cell Division

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Microtubules are rarely used during cell division.

True

False

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Understand the role of microtubules in cell division. Microtubules are essential components of the cytoskeleton and play a critical role in mitosis and meiosis.

Recognize that during cell division, microtubules form structures known as the mitotic spindle, which is crucial for the segregation of chromosomes into daughter cells.

Consider the process of mitosis, where microtubules attach to chromosomes at the kinetochores and help align them at the metaphase plate.

Acknowledge that microtubules are actively involved in pulling the sister chromatids apart during anaphase, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.

Conclude that microtubules are not rarely used but are, in fact, vital for the successful completion of cell division, making the statement 'Microtubules are rarely used during cell division' false.