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The solid linear cytoskeletal elements having a diameter of 6 nm and made up of single type of monomer are known as .

A

microtubules

B

microfilaments

C

intermediate filaments

D

lamins

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B
Microfilaments (actin filament) are the thinnest filaments of the cytoskeleton. They are found in the cytoplasm of the eukaryotic cells. They constitute the cytoskeleton through which the cells acquire shape their diameter is approximately 6 nm (avg.) These are the polymer of actin sub-units.
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