-This figure shows different types of intercellular junctions.Note the fine web of protein filaments associated with the junction indicated by number 1.What type of junction is this?
A)Gap junction
B)Desmosome
C)Tight junction
D)Adhering junction

Question

-This figure shows different types of intercellular junctions.Note the fine web of protein filaments associated with the junction indicated by number 1.What type of junction is this?
A)Gap junction 
B)Desmosome 
C)Tight junction 
D)Adhering junction

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Desmosomes are characterized by a dense plaque of protein on the cytoplasmic side of the plasma membrane and a network of intermediate filaments that anchor the junction, which matches the description of the fine web of protein filaments.

-This Figure Shows Different Types of Intercellular Junctions