The cytoskeleton acts like a scaffolding in a cell; it helps maintains cell shape, protects the cell, enables cellular motion, and plays other important roles.
Cytoskeleton
Cytoskeleton
Wikipedia.org
Detailed look at the cytoskeleton, with images.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytoskeleton
Cytoskeleton - CytoplasmCytoskeleton - Cytoplasm,
Brightstorm Science Videos,
Video length: 03:27.
http://www.brightstorm.com/science/biology/parts-o...
Cytoskeleton MicrotubulesCytoskeleton Microtubules,
By Great Pacific Media,
October 21, 2009,
Segment from the program Cells: The Structure of Life. Video length: 04:50.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Cytoskeleton TutorialCytoskeleton Tutorial,
The Biology Project,
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics,
University of Arizona,
" You should learn that the cytoskeleton is both a muscle and a skeleton,
http://www.biology.arizona.edu/Cell_bio/tutorials/...
Essential Biochemistry - Actin and MyosinEssential Biochemistry - Actin and Myosin,
John Wiley and Sons,
College or AP Biology level video animation on the cytoskeleton structure.
http://www.wiley.com/college/pratt/0471393878/stud...
Functions of Microtubules in Cells
Functions of Microtubules in Cells,
IvyRose Holistic,
Combination of text and diagrams explaining what microtubules are, their structure, role, and importance.
http://www.ivyroses.com/Biology/Organelles/Microtu...
Journey Into The Cell: The CytoskeletonJourney Into The Cell: The Cytoskeleton,
By Regina Bailey,
ThoughtCo.,
"Explore the structure and function of the cytoskeleton in animal cells."
http://biology.about.com/od/cellanatomy/a/aa013108...
Microtubules FunctionMicrotubules Function,
By Dr. Sumaiya Khan,
Buzzle.com,
"The function of Microtubules entails aiding in cytokinesis and vesicular transport."
Visit the web site to learn more.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/microtubules-functi...
Molecular Expressions Cell Biology: MicrotubulesMolecular Expressions Cell Biology: Microtubules,
by Michael W. Davidson and The Florida State University,
College level information on micotubules; has two illustrations.
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/cells/microtubules/mic...
The Cytoskeleton AnimationThe Cytoskeleton,
IKnowthat.net,
"The cytoskeleton is made up of many tiny fibers: microtubules, microfilaments, actin, and myosin. These fibers and filaments can elongate or contract rapidly, all
http://www.iknow.net/player_window.html...