Which statement about gap junctions is incorrect?
A)They consist of protein.
B)They are anchored to plaques on the inside surface of the plasma membrane.
C)They allow materials to pass from one cell into an adjacent cell.
D)They play a role in transmitting electrical activity through the heart.
E)They consist of connexons.

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Gap junctions are not anchored to plaques on the inside surface of the plasma membrane but rather directly embedded into the plasma membrane. The other statements are all correct.

Which Statement About Gap Junctions Is Incorrect