When a vesicle moves along microtubules toward the center of the cell, the molecular motor(s) _____ are used?
A)dynein
B)both kinesin and dynein
C)Molecular motors are not required for movement along microtubules.
D)kinesin

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Dynein is the molecular motor responsible for moving vesicles toward the minus end of microtubules, which is typically oriented toward the center of the cell.

When a Vesicle Moves Along Microtubules Toward the Center of the Cell