Question R9 Q14 - MIT Science Bowl Invitational 2020

Which of the following is an accurate description of treadmilling by actin?

W) G-actin is below the critical concentration at the + (read: plus) end but not the – (read: minus) end

X) G-actin is below the critical concentration at the – end but not the + end

Y) G-actin is below the critical concentration at both the – end and the + end

Z) G-actin is above the critical concentration at both the – end and the + end

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