Desmosomes

question 5

Multiple Choice

Desmosomes:

• A)associate with actin filaments on the cytoplasmic side.
• B)contain the transmembrane proteins desmoglein and desmocollin.
• C)inhibit transfer of membrane proteins from the basolateral to the apical domain.
• D)contain integrins.

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