In nerve cells, the centrosome is located near the nucleus. Vesicles move from near the nucleus to the end of long extensions (axons) along microtubules. Based on these two facts, it is possible to conclude that these vesicles are moving in the _____ direction on the microtubule using the motor protein _____.
A)minus end; dynein
B)plus end; kinesin
C)minus end; kinesin
D)plus end; dynein

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Vesicles in nerve cells move from the nucleus towards the axon terminals, which is towards the plus end of microtubules, and this movement is facilitated by the motor protein kinesin.

In Nerve Cells, the Centrosome Is Located near the Nucleus