Which of the Following Statements Describes a Primary Function of Integrins

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes a primary function of integrins?

• A) connecting intermediate filaments to microtubules involved in vesicular transport
• B) linking the primary and secondary cell walls in plants
• C) transmitting signals from the extracellular matrix to the cytoskeleton
• D) transmitting chemical signals from the Golgi apparatus to the plasma membrane

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