Which cellular structures are responsible for amoeboid movement and the circulation of cytoplasm known as cyclosis?

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11 May 2018
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Amoeboid movement and cytoplasmic streaming (cyclosis) are primarily driven by microfilaments, which are actin-based components of the cytoskeleton responsible for cell shape changes and movement. Microtubules and intermediate filaments have different cellular roles, while the cytoskeleton is a broader term encompassing all these elements.

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