Reciprocity

When one individual provides a fitness benefit to another, as long as the second individual is likely to return the favor later.

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#XL - Q Biochemistry

Microtubules can be stabilized by side-binding microtubule associated proteins (MAPs).

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#Id: 8537

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Augmin-induced branches help build the spindle during mitosis.

TLS Online TPP Program

#Id: 8536

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Plant cells rely extensively on augmin-dependent microtubule branching nucleation to organize the microtubule cytoskeleton because they lack centrosomes.

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#Id: 8535

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Augmin

an 8-subunit protein complex that binds to sites along the microtubule and recruits γ-TuRC, which nucleates a new microtubule to form a microtubule branch.

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#Id: 8534

#XL - Q Biochemistry

γ-tubulin ring complex (γ-TuRC)

nucleates assembly of a microtubule by forming a template corresponding to the (−) end. 

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#Id: 8533

#XL - Q Biochemistry

Rescue 

The change from shrinkage to growth