How is the structure of kinesin related to its function?
A) Kinesin has a tail region that binds to vesicles and two heads that can attach to microtubules.
B) The kinesin tail has an ATP binding site to fuel its activities.
C) Kinesin has two heads to attach to the vesicle being moved, and a tail region that attaches to microtubules.
D) Kinesin has two intertwined polypeptides that make up the stalk and enable it to contract and shorten.

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The structure of kinesin includes a tail region that binds to vesicles and two heads that can attach to microtubules, allowing it to transport vesicles along microtubules. The two heads are also involved in the hydrolysis of ATP to provide energy for movement.

How Is the Structure of Kinesin Related to Its Function