C omponents of cytoskeleton 2)Intermediate filaments INtermediate filaments are twisted protein strands slightly thicker than microfilaments; they form much of the supporting framework in many types of cellsahmad ata 6 Components of cytoskeleton: 2) Intermediate filaments ❑Intermediate filaments are twisted protein strands slightly thicker than microfilaments; they form much of the supporting framework in many types of cells