The primary function of focal contacts is
A)cell-ECM adhesion.
B)cell-cell adhesion.
C)cell-cell communication.
D)paracellular pathway regulation.
E)establishing cell polarity.

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Focal contacts, also known as focal adhesions, primarily serve the function of cell-ECM (extracellular matrix) adhesion. They are specialized structures that connect the cell cytoskeleton to the ECM, facilitating cell attachment, migration, and signal transduction.

The Primary Function of Focal Contacts Is