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Sourav Pan
02 Sep 2024

When cells enter mitosis, their existing array of cytoplasmic microtubules has to be rapidly broken down and replaced with the mitotic spindle that forms to pull the chromosomes into the daughter cells. The protein katanin is activated during the onset of mitosis, and chops microtubules into shorter pieces. What do you suppose is the fate of the microtubule fragments created by katanin? Explain your answer.

When cells enter mitosis, their existing array of cytoplasmic microtubules has to be rapidly broken down and replaced with the mitotic spindle that forms to pull the chromosomes into the daughter cells. The protein katanin is activated during the onset of mitosis, and chops microtubules into shorter pieces. What do you suppose is the fate … Read more

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