Which of the Following Statements About Integrins Is FALSE

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about integrins is FALSE?

• A)Integrins use adaptor proteins to interact with the microtubule cytoskeleton.
• B)Integrins can switch to an activated state by binding to an extracellular matrix molecule.
• C)Integrins can switch to an activated state by binding to an intracellular protein.
• D)An activated integrin molecule takes on an extended conformation.

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