Which of the Following Best Describes the Function of Gap

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the function of gap junctions?

• A)They create direct connections between the cytoplasm of adjacent animal cells thereby permitting the exchange of water,small ions,and small molecules.
• B)They occur when peripheral membrane proteins from neighboring cells line up thereby permitting the exchange of water,small ions,and small molecules.
• C)They are intracellular receptors,which associate with signals entering the cell,and often regulate transcriptional processes.
• D)They are second messengers that activate protein kinases.The protein kinases then activate or deactivate other proteins.

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