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MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Flashcards: 2a Cell Cell Junctions Ecm

Study 2a Cell Cell Junctions Ecm in MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Identify the junction type: Ca2+^{2+}-dependent cadherins connect cells to actin belts.

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ANSWER

Adherens junction. This junction forms a belt-like structure for circumferential adhesion and cytoskeletal linkage.

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MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems: Foundational Concept 2: Cells and Cellular Organization

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In an intestinal epithelial model, a cytokine exposure causes internalization of occludin and claudins from the apical junctional complex. TEER decreases, but the rate of endocytosis of a labeled nutrient transporter at the apical membrane is unchanged. Based on the vignette, which conclusion is most consistent with the affected cellular process?
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