You Genetically Engineer Nonadhesive Cells to Express One Variety of Cadherins

question 39

Multiple Choice

You genetically engineer nonadhesive cells to express one variety of cadherins and then mix the cells in various combinations.You then monitor their interactions.What do you observe?

• A)The genetically engineered cells adhered preferentially to cells expressing one of the other cadherins.
• B)The genetically engineered cells adhered preferentially to cells expressing the same cadherins.
• C)The genetically engineered cells did not stick to any other cells.
• D)The genetically engineered cells died.
• E)The genetically engineered cells migrated to a different location.

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