Which of the Following Best Describes the Function of Gap

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of gap junctions?

• A) They occur when peripheral membrane proteins from neighboring cells line up thereby permitting the exchange of water, small ions, and small molecules.
• B) They are second messengers that activate protein kinases. The protein kinases then activate or deactivate other proteins.
• C) They are intracellular receptors, which associate with signals entering the cell, and often regulate transcriptional processes.
• D) They create direct connections between the cytoplasm of adjacent animal cells thereby permitting the exchange of water, small ions, and small molecules.

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