Each Connexon in a Gap Junction Is Constructed of ___

question 33

Multiple Choice

Each connexon in a gap junction is constructed of ___ connexin subunits.

• A)2
• B)4
• C)6
• D)8
• E)10

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Definitions:

Polar Covalent

A type of chemical bond where electrons are unequally shared between atoms, resulting in a molecule with an unequal distribution of charge.

Ionic Bond

Chemical bond that is formed when one atom loses an electron and another accepts that electron.

Inorganic Chemists

Scientists who specialize in the study of inorganic compounds, including metals, minerals, and organometallics.

Organic Chemists

Scientists specializing in organic chemistry, focused on the compounds of carbon and designing synthetic pathways for molecules of interest.