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Which junction attaches epithelial cells to the extracellular matrix?
ADesmosome
BGap junction
CHemidesmosome
DTight junction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Hemidesmosome
Hemidesmosomes anchor cells to the extracellular matrix using integrins rather than cadherins.
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