A student claims that cell recognition and cell adhesion refer to the same function.Which statement best evaluates this claim?
A) This statement is accurate, because cell recognition and cell adhesion rely on the ability of molecules from different cells to have complementary surfaces.
B) This statement is accurate, because cell recognition and cell adhesion are both abolished if molecules on different cells are prevented from interacting.
C) This statement is not accurate, because cell recognition is the basis for cell adhesion, as well as for many other functions.
D) This statement is not accurate, because cell adhesion is the basis for cell recognition as well as for many other functions.
E) This statement is not accurate, because cell recognition and cell adhesion have no overlap in function.

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While cell adhesion is based on the complementary surfaces of molecules on different cells, these molecules must first be recognized in order for cell adhesion to occur. Cell recognition is therefore a necessary prerequisite for cell adhesion, but the two functions are not interchangeable. Additionally, cell recognition plays a role in many other functions beyond just adhesion.

A Student Claims That Cell Recognition and Cell Adhesion Refer