Which of the Following is NOT a Characteristic of Microtubules

Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of microtubules?
A)They are made up of 2 repeating subunits.
B)They grow at one end and are degraded at the other end.
C)They are static,helical structures.
D)They are hollow,cylindrical structures.

Accepted Answer

Microtubules are not static, they are dynamic structures that can undergo polymerization and depolymerization. This characteristic allows them to perform functions such as cell division and intracellular transport. Options A, B, and D are all true characteristics of microtubules.