Q. Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) is caused due to mutations in genes that affect the assembly of _____________

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Q. Ciliopathies were first identified in model organisms _________________

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Q. The core of the cilium is called ________________

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Q. Intermediate filaments are branched structures.

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Q. Intermediate filaments are _________________

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Q. How many types of polypeptides are found in intermediate filaments?

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Q. The type V intermediate filaments are called ___________

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Q. Plectins are _____________

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Q. Unlike other cytoskeletal elements, in the assembly of intermediate filaments there is no requirement of ______________

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Q. Intermediate filaments lack polarity.

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Q. Intermediate filaments tend to be less sensitive to __________________

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Q. Which is a type of intermediate filament found in epithelial cells?

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Q. Neurofilaments are the type _____ intermediate filaments.

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Q. Absence of the intermediate filament desmin, has a negative impact on _______________

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Q. Vimentin is a ___________

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Q. ‘Epidermolysis bullosa simplex’ is caused by the deficiency of ____________ polypeptide.

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Q. Aggregation of neurofilaments leads to ____________

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Q. Microfilaments are mostly involved in _______________ processes.

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Q. For cellular transport, plant cells rely on microfilaments.

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Q. Microfilaments are composed of globular subunits of _____________

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