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Neurofibrillary tangles, found in the brain cells of persons with neurodegenerative disorders consists of _______________(a) intermediate filaments(b) microtubule-associated proteins(c) microtubules(d) phospholipidsI had been asked this question during an internship interview.Question is taken from Cytoskeleton topic in division Cytoskeleton and Cell Motility of Cell Biology

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Correct choice is (b) microtubule-associated proteins

For explanation I would SAY: Neurofibrillary TANGLES found in the brain CELLS of neurodegenerative diseases’ patients consists of tangled filaments of EXCESSIVELY phosphorylated ‘tau’ molecules. Tau molecules are a TYPE of MAPs (microtubule-associated proteins).



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