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Microfilaments are involed in...

Microfilaments are involed in

A

Cyclosis

B

Amoeboid movement

C

Furrow formation during cell division

D

All of these

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Microfilaments**: Microfilaments are structural components of the cytoskeleton in eukaryotic cells. They are primarily composed of actin, a protein that forms two strands twisted around each other, giving them a diameter of about 7 nanometers. 2. **Functions of Microfilaments**: Microfilaments play several crucial roles in cellular processes: - **Cytokinesis**: This is the process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell is divided into two daughter cells during cell division. - **Amoeboid Movement**: This refers to the movement of cells, like amoebas, which can change shape and move by extending and retracting their cytoplasm. - **Cell Shape Changes**: Microfilaments are involved in maintaining and altering the shape of the cell. - **Cell Contractility**: They also facilitate contraction in muscle cells and other types of cells. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Cyclosis**: This refers to the movement of the cytoplasm within a cell. Microfilaments are not primarily responsible for this process. - **Option B: Amoeboid Movement**: Microfilaments are indeed involved in this type of movement, as they allow the cell to change shape and move. - **Option C: Furrow Formation During Cell Division**: While microfilaments do play a role in cytokinesis, the specific term "furrow formation" is more closely associated with the role of microtubules and the contractile ring formed by microfilaments. - **Option D: All of These**: Since not all the options are correct, this cannot be the answer. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option B: Amoeboid Movement**.
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