Biological Science (6th Edition)
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Summarize the experimental evidence in sponges showing that animal cells adhere to each other selectively. Explain the molecular basis of selective adhesion.
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- Describe the molecular interactions that a cell uses to migrate through extracellular matrix. (use the key terms : actin, integrin, fibronectin)arrow_forwardCadherins are calcium-dependent adhesion proteins. They are homophilic proteins found in cell-cell adhesion. Answer the following. a. Explain what is meant by the term homophilic in this context. b. In what kind of cell-cell junction are cadherins found?arrow_forwardWhat are the specializedstructures that help theadhesion between cells?arrow_forward
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