Q. 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.
A) Tight junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.
B) Adhering junctions and Tight junctions, respectively.
C) Adhering junctions and Gap junctions, respectively.
D) Gap junctions and Adhering junctions, respectively.
Explanation
[Solution] Tight junctions stop leakage across a tissue; gap junctions allow rapid transfer of ions and molecules between cells. Answer (1).
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