NEETBiologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsMCQ+4 / −1
Identify the types of cell junctions that help to stop the leakage of the substances across a tissue and facilitation of communication with neighbouring cells via rapid transfer of ions and molecules.
- AAdhering junctions and Gap junctions, respectively
- BGap junctions and Adhering junctions, respectively
- CTight junctions and Gap junctions, respectively
- DAdhering junctions and Tight junctions respectively
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Correct answer: C
Three types of junctions are found in tissues
Tight junctions stop leakage of substances from leaking across a tissue.
Adhering junctions cement and keep neighbouring cells together.
Gap junctions or communication junctions facilitate communication between cells by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells.
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