In Many Cells, the Adhesion to the Extracellular Matrix Through

question 103

Multiple Choice

In many cells, the adhesion to the extracellular matrix through integrins causes the activation of kinases in the cytoplasm. This suggests that:

• A)integrins promote the activation of signal-transduction pathways.
• B)integrins are kinases.
• C)extracellular matrix proteins are receptors and integrins are ligands.

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