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Actin : Microfilaments
:: Tubulin : ________

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To solve the analogy "Actin : Microfilaments :: Tubulin : ________", we need to understand the relationship between the terms involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Relationship**: The first part of the analogy is "Actin : Microfilaments". Here, actin is a protein that forms microfilaments, which are a component of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells. 2. **Understand the Components of the Cytoskeleton**: The cytoskeleton is made up of three main types of protein filaments: - Microfilaments (made of actin) ...
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