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Gap junctions allow for the exchange of which of the following?
Gap junctions allow for the exchange of which of the following?
- Carbohydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Ions (correct)
Which proteins make up the connexons in gap junctions?
Which proteins make up the connexons in gap junctions?
- Connexin proteins (correct)
- Regulatory proteins
- Metabolite proteins
- Ion proteins
What do tightly packed connexons create in gap junctions?
What do tightly packed connexons create in gap junctions?
- Gap junctions
- Membrane channels
- Plaques (correct)
- Protein complexes
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Study Notes
Gap Junctions
- Gap junctions allow for the exchange of ions, metabolites, and signaling molecules between adjacent cells.
- Connexins are the proteins that make up the connexons in gap junctions.
- Tightly packed connexons create a channel or pore in gap junctions, allowing for direct communication between cells.
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