________, a type of cell junction, anchor adjacent cells together and prevent cells from being pulled apart.
A) Tight junctions
B) Gap junctions
C) Desmosomes
D) Cytoplasm

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Desmosomes are adhesive junctions that attach adjacent cells together by anchoring their cytoskeletons. They consist of protein filaments called intermediate filaments that span across the cytoplasm of adjacent cells, providing mechanical stability and resistance to external forces. Tight junctions are another type of cell junction that seal adjacent cells together and regulate the movement of molecules between them, while gap junctions allow for direct communication and exchange of small molecules between cells. Cytoplasm is the gel-like substance that fills the inside of a cell.

________, a Type of Cell Junction, Anchor Adjacent Cells Together