Answer to Question #128899 in Biology for kylie

Question

Explain the dynamic instability of microfilaments and microtubules.

Answer 1

Microfilaments and microtubules are dynamic structures that grow and shrink at a constant rate. As a result, the assembly and disassembly of these structures occur simultaneously. This switch between assembly and disassembly is a dynamic process that provides the appropriate cell growth, movement, proliferation, etc. As a result, dynamic instability allows the cell to rapidly reorganize the microfilaments and microtubules in response to certain stimuli.