Cadherin is an example of a(n):
A)motor protein.
B)intermediate filament protein.
C)cell adhesion molecule.
D)extracellular matrix protein.

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Cadherin is a type of cell adhesion molecule that plays a key role in cell-cell adhesion in tissues. It is responsible for maintaining the structural integrity of tissues such as epithelia and plays a critical role in embryonic development and cancer metastasis.

Cadherin Is an Example of A(n)