A researcher is assessing the expression of a certain protein in cells. This protein appears as a "web" in the cytoplasm of cells. The protein is likely a component of:

a. the basal lamina.
b. cell junctions.
c. All of these choices are correct.
d. the extracellular matrix.
e. the cytoskeleton.


Ans: e. the cytoskeleton.

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