________ are Proteins That Connect Adjacent Cells at a Gap

Question

________ are proteins that connect adjacent cells at a gap junction.
A) Bindins
B) Adhesions
C) Connexins
D) Attachons
E) Tieons

Accepted Answer

The proteins that connect adjacent cells at a gap junction are called connexins. Gap junctions are intercellular channels that allow for the exchange of ions and small molecules between adjacent cells, and connexins are responsible for forming these channels.