Which statement comparing hemidesmosomes with desmosomes is TRUE?
A)Hemidesmosomes are found in plant cells while desmosomes are found in animal cells.
B)Hemidesmosomes interact with actin filaments while desmosomes interact with intermediate filaments.
C)Hemidesmosomes are anchorage junctions but desmosomes are not.
D)Hemidesmosomes anchor cells to the ECM while desmosomes anchor cells to other cells.
E)Both hemidesmosomes and desmosomes associate with integrin,but not cadherin molecules.

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Hemidesmosomes anchor cells to the extracellular matrix (ECM) while desmosomes anchor cells to other cells. Option A is incorrect as hemidesmosomes and desmosomes are both found in animal cells. Option B is incorrect as hemidesmosomes interact with intermediate filaments while desmosomes interact with intermediate filaments. Option C is incorrect as both hemidesmosomes and desmosomes are anchorage junctions. Option E is incorrect as desmosomes associate with cadherin molecules.

Which Statement Comparing Hemidesmosomes with Desmosomes Is TRUE