Channel proteins that form a narrow passageway in gap junctions are known as which of the following

2 answers:

8 0

Channel proteins that form a narrow passageway in gap junctions are known as connexons

Connexons are assemblies of six proteins that form a pore or a narrow passageway between the cytoplasm of two adjacent cells.
These passageways allow the bidirectional passage of iron and signals between the cells.

Alja [10]3 years ago

8 0

Channel proteins which form a narrow passageway in the gap junctions are known as CONNEXONS.
Connexons are usually found at gap junctions, they form passage way which allow small molecules and ions to pas from cell to cell. Gap junctions are typically found in epithelial cells where the movement of ions facilitate coordinated functions.

You might be interested in

How does extinction affect evolution?

Semenov [28]

If a species is said to be extinct, then that species is reduced to zero. There are none living in existence. The affects to other organisms of its extinction would depend on their value to the ecosystem. Regardless, extinction completely stops evolution of the species extinct.

5 0

3 years ago

According to water resource experts, what are the two main causes of water waste?

Tom [10]

Answer:

"low cost of water to users and lack of government subsidies for improving the efficiency of water use"

Explanation:

- low cost of water to users and lack of government subsidies for improving the efficiency of water use

The leading cause of water pollution? agriculture.

In the western United States, as compared to the eastern United States, the major water problem is chronic drought and insufficient runoff

6 0

1 year ago

For the first time in five years California authorities have issued a first stage smog alert, warning people in some areas of un

Ghella [55]

One reasonable plan would be to wear a face mask or surgical mask. Take note that your surgical mask contains two sides – the white side and the blue side. Since the main purpose of your mask usage is to prevent yourself from inhaling too much bad air, the blue side of the mask should be the one touching your skin. This is because the white side of your mask helps you prevent from coming in contact with toxins that may come from the smog.

6 0

3 years ago

Read 2 more answers

What is the most interesting thing about chemical evolution

kompoz [17]

Explanation:

The modern theory of chemical evolution is based on the assumption that on a primitive earth a mixture of simple chemicals assembled into more complex molecular systems, from which, eventually came the first functioning cell(s).

7 0

3 years ago

What are some characteristics of the marine biome? Please help!

grigory [225]

Answer:

marine biome abiotic and biotic features. The abiotic features in the marine biome is the sunlight the water/ocean ,salinity, acidity, oxygen, light levels, depth, and temperature because its not living. some fects about the marine biome, Reef fish and coral off Eniwetok atoll in central Pacific.

Properties of Ocean Water. Ocean waters are salty and contain minerals and dissolved gases. They also have a high heat capacity and vary in density depending on temperature and salinity.

Explanation:

marine biome-The marine biome is an environment characterized by the presence of salt water. The marine biome is found in all of Earth's oceans and is the largest biome in the world. The marine biome is home to an amazing array of living organisms, from the enormous blue whale to microscopic cyanobacteria.

Here are just a few of the animals that you will find in the marine biome:

Fish - Sharks, swordfish, tuna, clown fish, grouper, stingray, flatfish, eels, rockfish, seahorse, sunfish mola, and gars.

Marine mammals - Blue whales, seals, walruses, dolphins, manatees, and otters.

5 0

3 years ago