Cadherin Molecules at the Cell Surface Are Often Clustered Side-To-Side

question 17

Short Answer

Cadherin molecules at the cell surface are often clustered side-to-side to create a molecular Velcro that attaches the cell to another cell or to the extracellular matrix. In the following simplified drawings, two cells are initially attached via such a Velcro. When one of the cells moves in either of three different ways (A to C), it is faced with a mechanical resistance from the cadherin interactions. The resistance against which type of movement do you think is the weakest? Write down A, B, or C as your answer.

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