The following proteins are important for cell movement. Match the following proteins with their function

myosin _____ A. nucleation of new actin filaments at the side of an existing filament
ARP proteins _____ B.

regulation of the availability of actin monomers
profilin _____ C. important for the growth of straight, unbranched actin filaments
integrins _____ D. contracting the rear of the cell
formins _____ E. involvement in focal contacts


Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


myosin ___D_____
ARP proteins ___A_____
profilin ___B_____
integrins ___E_____
formins ___C_____

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