Which of the following cytoskeletal elements is composed of tubulin and is involved in cell division? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following cytoskeletal elements is composed of tubulin and is involved in cell division?
A. Microfilaments
B. Intermediate filaments
C. Microtubules
D. Collagen fibers
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Microtubules are hollow, tube-like structures made of the protein tubulin. They are a major component of the cytoskeleton and play a crucial role in maintaining cell shape, intracellular transport, and cell division by forming the mitotic spindle that separates chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis.

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