Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 17 - Cytoskeleton - Questions - Page 601: Question 17-18

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Even though kinesin motors are randomly oriented on the glass, their heads always “walk” toward the plus end of any microtubule they bind. This ensures coordinated movement along each microtubule rather than a tug-of-war. As a result, microtubules glide with their minus end leading over the surface of kinesin molecules.
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