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What is the role of focal adhesions in cells?
What is the role of focal adhesions in cells?
- Cell communication
- Cell attachment and migration (correct)
- Cell division
- Cell differentiation
Which proteins are involved in linking actin filaments to the extracellular matrix in focal adhesions?
Which proteins are involved in linking actin filaments to the extracellular matrix in focal adhesions?
- Cytoskeleton
- Actin filaments
- Integrins (correct)
- Laminin and fibronectin
Which part of the focal adhesion is responsible for attaching actin filaments to the extracellular matrix?
Which part of the focal adhesion is responsible for attaching actin filaments to the extracellular matrix?
- Cytoplasmic part (correct)
- Transmembrane region
- Extracellular part
- Nuclear region
