Actin filaments are anchored at junctions called
A) adherens junctions.
B) tight junctions.
C) desmosomes.
D) gap junctions.

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Adherens junctions, also known as anchoring junctions, anchor actin filaments to the plasma membrane, providing strength and stability to tissues. Tight junctions create a barrier to prevent leakage between cells, desmosomes provide strong intercellular adhesion, and gap junctions allow for communication between cells. However, none of these junctions directly anchor actin filaments.

Actin Filaments Are Anchored at Junctions Called