Cell Interactions 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the gap junction do ?
A
Communicate with joining cells
2
Q
What does the communication in gap junctions depend on ?
A
Exchange of small molecules
3
Q
What is the composition of gap junctions ?
A
Multiple transmembrane proteins arranged in a circular pattern so there is empty space
4
Q
What ate the multiple transmembrane proteins in gap junctions called ?
A
Connexins
5
Q
What do connexins act as an alternative of ?
A
Stop transfer sequences
