Which of the following best describes how cytoskeletal dysfunction could contribute to neurodegenerative or muscular diseases?
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Correct answer: By weakening cells' tensile strength and causing structural failure
Defects in intermediate filaments or associated linker proteins impair cellular structural integrity, making cells — especially in muscle or nerve tissue — more susceptible to mechanical stress and damage, contributing to disease pathology.
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