The bonds that selectins form with their ligands become _______ when the interaction is __________.
A)stronger, placed under mechanical stress
B)weaker, placed under mechanical stress
C)stronger, exposed to a higher temperature
D)more elastic, exposed to a higher temperature
E)more elastic, placed under mechanical stress

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Selectins form bonds with their ligands that become stronger when placed under mechanical stress, a phenomenon known as catch bonds, which enhances cell adhesion under flow conditions.

The Bonds That Selectins Form with Their Ligands Become _______