The cell-cell interactions mediated by the selectins, integrins, and most members of the Ig superfamily are _______ interactions in which the cytoskeletons of adjacent cells are not linked to one another.
A) nonspecific
B) physiologically unimportant
C) stable
D) transient

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The question specifically mentions selectins, integrins, and most members of the Ig superfamily, which are all known to mediate transient interactions between cells. Additionally, the statement that the cytoskeletons of adjacent cells are not linked to one another further supports the idea that these interactions are transient rather than stable. Therefore, the best choice is D: transient.

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