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Adhesion is the attraction of water molecules to other substances. Ex: Water is attracted to the inner walls of xylem, blood vessels, or narrow glass tubes

Adhesion is the attraction of water molecules to other substances.It is also the tendency of certain dissimilar molecules to cling together due to attractive forces. In contrast, cohesion takes place between similar molecules.

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What is the function of adhesion proteins?

How does adhesion work??????? Well you tell me- adhesion works when two different materials hang on to each other e.g Velcro, Velcro is a demonstration of adhesion how you know the fluffy bits and the hard bits of the Velcro touch and they hang on to each other in other words they are attached.


Adhesion used in a senentce?

Adhesion is attractive forces between molecules of different types. An example of adhesion is when water is poured on a glass surface. The water spreads out like a film over the glass.


What is the key difference between integrins and cadherins in cell adhesion mechanisms?

Integrins are cell surface receptors that bind to extracellular matrix proteins, while cadherins are cell adhesion molecules that mediate cell-cell interactions. The key difference is that integrins primarily mediate cell-ECM adhesion, while cadherins primarily mediate cell-cell adhesion.


What are the key differences between cadherin and integrin in terms of their functions and mechanisms of cell adhesion?

Cadherins are cell adhesion proteins that mediate calcium-dependent cell-cell adhesion, while integrins are cell adhesion receptors that mediate cell-matrix adhesion. Cadherins are involved in homophilic interactions between cells of the same type, while integrins are involved in heterophilic interactions between cells and the extracellular matrix. Cadherins form adherens junctions, while integrins form focal adhesions.


What property of water accounts for the fact that the molecules of water grab the walls of the thin xylem vessels?

Adhesion is the property of water that allows its molecules to stick to the surfaces of the thin xylem vessels in plants. This is important for water transport in plants as adhesion helps water to move up the xylem vessels against gravity.