Which of the following junction types links the actin cytoskeleton of one cell to that of its neighbor, providing mechanical support and maintaining tissue integrity?
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Correct answer: Adherens junction
Adherens junctions (zonula adherens) use cadherin transmembrane proteins and intracellular catenins to link the actin cytoskeleton across neighboring epithelial cells, thereby contributing to mechanical cohesion and shape maintenance.
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