At Desmosomes, Cadherin Molecules Are Connected to

question 13

Multiple Choice

At desmosomes, cadherin molecules are connected to

• A)actin filaments.
• B)intermediate filaments.
• C)microtubules.
• D)gap junctions.

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Definitions:

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