Which class of proteins links cytoskeletal filaments to the plasma membrane or to other cytoskeletal elements to coordinate cellular architecture and signal transduction?
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Correct answer: Cytoskeleton-binding (linker/scaffold) proteins
Cytoskeleton-binding (linker or scaffold) proteins interconnect different filaments, anchor them to membranes or organelles, and coordinate the cytoskeletal network’s organization — crucial for structure, signaling, and movement.
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