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The chief function of intermediate filaments is to

  • A.separate chromosomes during division
  • B.give the cell mechanical strength
  • C.provide tracks for organelle transport
  • D.generate the force for cell crawling

Answer: B

They resist tension in the way a rope does, which is why they are abundant in tissues under mechanical stress such as skin and the lining of blood vessels. Transport and force generation belong to microtubules and microfilaments respectively.

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