Which of the following intermediate filaments is specifically found in the nucleus and provides structural support to the nuclear envelope?
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Correct answer: Nuclear lamins
Nuclear lamins form a fibrous meshwork called the nuclear lamina on the inner surface of the nuclear envelope. They help organize chromatin and maintain the shape of the nucleus.
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