Final answer:
Cadherins are the cell adhesion molecules associated with adherens junctions that hold cells together, contributing to the formation of strong tissues.
Step-by-step explanation:
The type of cell adhesion molecule associated with cells being held together by adherens junctions at the site of the junction is known as cadherins. These adhesion molecules are crucial for the formation of adherens junctions, also known as desmosomes, which function as the 'glue' that binds cells together to form solid tissues and sheets of cells. Cadherins extend from intracellular plaque proteins, cross the intercellular space, and interact with cadherins on adjacent cells, creating a strong bind.
The intracellular plaques are connected to the cytoskeleton's intermediate filaments (keratin), which adds further strength to the tissue.