Question

what does the cytoskeleton do?

Answer 1

it gives mechanical support and maintains the shape of the cell and it is absent in prokaryotes .. it consist microtubules, microfilaments,intermediate filaments

Answer 2

it keeps the thing from getting crushed ... thats what it does :D

Answer 3

Microtubules also act like railroad tracks, with molecular motors (dynein and kinesin) ferrying vesicles containing proteins and other materials around the cell.

Answer 4

The cytoskeleton is a cellular "scaffolding" or "skeleton" contained within the cytoplasm. The cytoskeleton is present in all cells; it was once thought this structure was unique to eukaryotes, but recent research has identified the prokaryotic cytoskeleton. It is a dynamic structure that maintains cell shape, and also has been known to protect the cell, enables cellular motion (using structures such as flagella, cilia and lamellipodia), and plays important roles in both intracellular transport (the movement of vesicles and organelles, for example) and cellular division.

Answer 5

give shape to animal cell, like " skeleton " in our body.....and help 4 the movement of body...

Answer 6

sory....help 4 movement of cell,for example sperm,bacteria...cytoskeleton 2 types:
microfilaments
microtubules _ maintain shape cell
- tracks for organelles to move along within the cell
-they form centrioles