Vertebrate Gap Junctions are Composed Of

Question

Vertebrate gap junctions are composed of:
A)adherins.
B)collagens.
C)connexins.
D)integrins.

Accepted Answer

Vertebrate gap junctions are composed of connexins, which are integral membrane proteins that form channels between adjacent cells, allowing for the direct exchange of ions and small molecules. Adherins, collagens, and integrins are not involved in gap junction formation.