A B C Help prevent molecules from passing through the extracellular space between adjacent cells Type of anchoring junction Allows ions and small molecules to pass through from one cell to another Present in electrically excitable tissues Abundant in tissues subjected to great mechanical stress [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose] [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose ] [Choose] [Choose ] V

Q: What is Cell-Cell and Cell–Extracellular Matrix Junctions andTheir Adhesion Molecules

A: Cells form a linkage with other cells during their growth period. These linkages develop into…

Q: Functions of cell junctions I. helps cells have a point of communication or interaction with each…

A: Cell is an elemental unit and is part of structural organization of body which comprises of cellular…

Q: Provide 5 membrane bound organelles and their functions.

A: Introduction :  Organelles with a biological membrane around them are called membrane bound…

Q: Vacuoles are fluid-filled organelles present in some cells.Which function is NOT normally…

A: A cell can be outlined as the cytoplasmic mass that is surrounded by a lipid bilayer known as a…

Q: Compare the structure of tight junctions and gap junctions.Relate their structural differences to…

A: Cell junctions are the intercellular bridges, which act as adhesion contact between neighboring…

Q: Which of the following statements related to intercellular junctions is false? Cadherins are…

A: The extracellular matrix facilitates cellular communication within tissues by inducing chemical…

Q: Match the following to their proper description (answers may be used more than once).   Gap…

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Q: Match the organelles on the figure with their functions. site of cellular respiration makes…

A: According to bartleby guidelines only the first three have been answered. Kindly post the remaining…

Q: Define cell wall and explain its role in strengthening.

A: The tough, flexible layer enveloping the cell membrane is called the cell wall. Apart from serving…

Q: Describe the various cell junctions and their functions.

A: Cells are the basic unit of life. When different similar structure of cells with similar function…

Q: Secretory vesicles fuse with the cell membrane to release their contents to the outside of the cell.…

A: The transit and merging of secretory vesicles with the cell membrane is referred to as exocytosis.…

Q: Most cell types are joined together to form tissue and membrane junctions are important factors for…

A: Cell junction or intercellular bridges is the connection established by a multiprotein complex…

Q: Describe how cells differ in size and shape.

A: An ecosystem is comprised of mainly two kinds of cells: Prokaryotic cells: They mainly consist of…

Q: Why are membranes said to have selective permeability?

A: The cell membrane of most organisms is composed of the phospholipid bilayer. The movement of…

Q: Describe how animal cells use junctions in different ways.

A: Animal cells are regular of the eukaryotic cell, encased by a plasma layer and containing a film…

Q: Organelles that are not found in all viable cells, such as flagella, microvilli, secretory vesicles,…

A: The plasma membranes of cells that specialize in absorption are folded into finger-like projections…

Q: If a tissue in the body has cells that contain a large quantity of gap junctions, this likely means…

A: The cell is a unit of life and carries out various life functions all by itself. However, in…

Q: There are types of cytoskeleton fiber- intermediate filaments. Tell their structure and/or function.

A: Cytoskeleton is uniquely found in eukaryotic cells. There are three main structural components:…

Q: Compare gap junction to plasmodesmata

A: In animals, cell junctions (also known as intercellular bridges) are multiprotein complexes that…

Q: Active transport versus Passive transport Membrane channels versus membrane pumps

A: In this Question we have to describe about transport of iron or  molecule across the cell membrane.

Q: Which of the following cell junctions is involved with anchoring the extracIular matrix to the cell?…

A: The class of multiprotein complexes that serve to provide contact or act as adhesion sites for the…

Q: This type of cell transport happens during secretion of hormones, neurotransmitters and digestive…

A: Introduction  Cell transports are the movement of a material through the cell membrane. The chemical…

Q: List 4 function of the plasma membrane

A: The plasma membrane is the membrane that is found in all cells. It is also known as cell membrane.…

Q: Compare the structure and function of tight junctions, desmosomes, and gapjunctions.

A: The cells present in the tissues of all vertebrate organisms are connected to each other via complex…

Q: Provide 5 non-membranous organelles and their functions

A: Organelles are compartments in the cells which perform specific functions. The organelles carry out…

Q: Explain and identify the membranous organelles and cite their functions.

A: There isn't a distinct layer covering the exterior of the cell for the non-membranous organelles.…

Q: Describe a selectively permeable membrane.

A: The membrane is defined as a boundary of a living cell or organelles. Membranes are made up of…

Q: cells exchange small molecules and ions are probably connected by tight junctions true or false?

A: Introduction:-  Tight junctions are a type of intercellular junction that form a barrier between…

Q: Compare and contrast adheren junctions and desmosomes

A: Cell junctions are structures that provide contact between the neighboring cells or between the…

Q: Explain the non-membranous organelles and cite a function of each.

A: Introduction: The non-membranous organelles lack a distinct coating on the surface of the cell.…

Q: Why is it efficient for some organelles to be enclosed by amembrane similar to a plasma membrane?

A: The plasma membrane is defined as the membrane of the cell that is made up of lipids and protein…

Q: Describe the organelles of a typical cell and indicate their specific functions.

A: The basic structural and functional unit of cellular organisms is the cell. It is an aqueous…

Q: Describe the composition and functions of thecytoplasm.

A: In the context of cell biology, the cytoplasm is considered to be the material that is present…

Q: Explain the general function of organelles.

A: The cell is the fundamental unit of the living system and is an important step in the body…