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Motor Proteins
Motor proteins are a class of molecular motors that are able to move along the surface of a suitable substrate.
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Chromatin
Chromatin is a complex of macromolecules found in cells, consisting of DNA, protein and RNA. The primary functions of chromatin are 1) to package DNA into a smaller volume to fit in the cell, 2) to reinforce the DNA macromolecule to allow mitosis, 3) to prevent DNA damage, and 4) to control gene expression and DNA replication.
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Centrosomes
In cell biology, the centrosome is an organelle that serves as the main microtubule organizing center (MTOC) of the animal cell as well as a regulator of cell-cycle progression.
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Chromosomes
A chromosome is packaged and organized chromatin, a complex of macromolecules found in cells, consisting of DNA, protein and RNA.
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Chromatid
A chromatid is one copy of a duplicated chromosome, which is generally joined to the other copy by a single centromere.
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Microtubules
Microtubules are a component of the cytoskeleton, found throughout the cytoplasm.
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