Which Statement About Gap Junctions Is Incorrect

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which statement about gap junctions is incorrect?

• A)They consist of protein.
• B)They are anchored to plaques on the inside surface of the plasma membrane.
• C)They allow materials to pass from one cell into an adjacent cell.
• D)They play a role in transmitting electrical activity through the heart.
• E)They consist of connexons.

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