List the three basic components of the cytoskeleton.
A)microfilaments,filaments,and myofibrils
B)cilia,flagella,and centrioles
C)microfilaments,intermediate filaments,and microtubules
D)intermediate filaments,thick filaments,and thin filaments
E)thick filaments,centrioles,and cilia

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The three basic components of the cytoskeleton are microfilaments, intermediate filaments, and microtubules. Microfilaments are the thinnest and composed of actin, while intermediate filaments are medium-sized and composed of different proteins depending on the cell type. Microtubules are the largest and made of tubulin, and they play a crucial role in cell division and maintaining cell shape. Choices A, B, D, and E are incorrect because they either list components that are not part of the cytoskeleton or do not list all three basic components.

List the Three Basic Components of the Cytoskeleton