In the context of the 'Terminal Bar' visible in light microscopy, which junction is NOT part of this apical complex?
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Correct answer: Hemidesmosome
The terminal bar is a junctional complex consisting of the zonula occludens, zonula adherens, and macula adherens. Hemidesmosomes are located at the base of the cell and are not part of the apical complex.
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