In the model proposed, which of these events MOST likely occurs to facilitate chemotaxis? A. Integrins anchor the cell to extracellular components. B. Motor proteins move actin toward the leading edge. C. Mitochondria migrate away from the leading edge D. Desmosomes anchor the cell to other cells

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In the model proposed, which of these events MOST likely occurs to facilitate chemotaxis? A. Integrins anchor the cell to extracellular components. B. Motor proteins move actin toward the leading edge. C. Mitochondria migrate away from the leading edge D. Desmosomes anchor the cell to other cells
nucleus
-actin subunits-
Actin polymerization exerts a
force that leads to protrusion
of the leading edge.
Transcribed Image Text:nucleus -actin subunits- Actin polymerization exerts a force that leads to protrusion of the leading edge.
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