Which Mechanism Best Describes the Process by Which Focal Adhesions

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism best describes the process by which focal adhesions are formed to promote cell motility?

• A)Proteins are tethered to the cell cortex.
• B)Proteins are tethered to the extracellular matrix.
• C)Proteins are tethered to the proteins on the surface of another cell.
• D)Protein movement is limited by the presence of a diffusion barrier.

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