Adherens Junctions and Desmosomes May Be Distinguished from Each Other

Multiple Choice

Adherens junctions and desmosomes may be distinguished from each other on the basis of

A) the presence of cadherins versus ICAMs.
B) the linkage of cadherins either to actin filaments or to intermediate filaments, respectively.
C) whether the cadherins are linked directly or indirectly to the cytoskeletal elements.
D) whether the linkage is between two cells or between a cell and the extracellular environment.