What are the types of adherence junctions?
a. |
Gap junction |
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b. |
Molecular seal |
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c. |
Tight junction |
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d. |
desmosomes |
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e. |
The ub pathway junction |
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f. |
Signal transduction junction Multiple answers accepted |
Adherence junctions are large multiprotein complex that join the actin cytoskeleton to the plasma membrane to form adhesive contact between cells or cells and extracellular matrix. this includes
tight junctions-tight adherence in animal cells prevent material from leakage of cells
desmosomes-in animals it acts like spot welds between adjascent epithelial cells
gap junctions- act as channel between adjascent cells that allow transport of ions ,nutrients that enable cells to communicate
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