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Explain why actin filaments add monomers at the plus end andlose monomers at the minus end AND what function this plays inlocomotion.

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The major cytoskeletal protein is actin Individual actinmolecules also called Gactin are globular proteins of 375 aminoacids Structure of G actin is described to have a pointed end anda barbed end G actin monomers polymerise to form actin filamentsThe assembly becomes with the nucleation of 3 monomers to form atrimer Polymerization is reversible and proceeds from both endsyielding a filament called    See Answer
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