desmotubule

Example:The addition of cellular signals can lead to the depolymerization of microtubules, whereas desmotubules often resist such changes to maintain cellular integrity.

Definition:The process of breaking down polymers into monomers, which is the opposite of polymerization and typically results in the disassembly or breakdown of structures within the cell like microtubules.

Example:During programmed cell death, depolymerization of microtubules occurs, while desmotubules help to maintain the integrity of living plant cells.

Definition:The process by which a cell breaks apart or dissolves, often as a result of damage or disease, which is the opposite of cell growth and maintenance activities like those performed by desmotubules.