What are the three types of cell functions known?

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Cell junction:
The intercellular connectivity in between the membranes of plasma of adjacent cells of animal tissue is cell junction.
These are formed by a complex of multi proteins.
Types:
The three major types of cell junctions are
Tight junction: This junction is between the cells with tight stitches.
Gap junction: This junction connects two adjacent cells of cytoplasm containing connexons.
Anchoring junction: This junction is disc-shaped and found in the plasma membrane.

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