Intermediate filaments are called so because they have intermediate:
Correct answer: D. Diameter
- A. Position in the cell
- B. Composition
- C. Length
- D. Diameter
Explanation
The correct answer is that intermediate filaments are named for their diameter. They have a diameter that is intermediate between microtubules (which are larger in diameter) and microfilaments (which are smaller). This naming is based on their structural property, not their position, composition, or length. Microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments each have distinct roles and characteristics in the cell.
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