If a Mutation Occurred in the Cadherin Gene So That

question 82

Multiple Choice

If a mutation occurred in the cadherin gene so that the cytoplasmic domain no longer attached to the cytoskeleton, which of the following would occur?

• A)Cadherins in desmosomes would no longer be anchored to intermediate filaments.
• B)Cadherins in adherens junctions would no longer be anchored to microtubules.
• C)Cadherins in hemidesmosomes would no longer be anchored to intermediate filaments.
• D)Cadherins in desmosomes would no longer be anchored to microfilaments.

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