15 Jan 2022
Problem 5
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Section: Review the Concepts
Chapter 17: Cell Organization and Movement I: Microfilaments
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Background and context
ATP attaches to the G actin in the nucleation phase of actin filament polymerization forming the base for the F- actin.
F-actin is a longer molecule which is undergoing elongation and dissassembly via treadmilling ie. the atp hydrolysis then allows for elongation to occur when energetically unfavorable.
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