_______________ junctions perform cell to cell communication.

tight

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adhering

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gap

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none

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The correct option is C
gap

In vertebrates, there are three major types of cell junction: Interdigitations(intercelluar adhesion), desmosomes(anchoring junctions) Gap junctions(communicating junction) Tight junctions (occluding junctions). Gap junctions are a specialized intercellula rconnection between a multitude of animal cell-types. They directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, which allows various molecules, ions and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

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Column I	Column II
A. Tight junctions	i. Cement neighbouring cells together to form a sheet
B. Adhering junctions	ii. Extracellular matrix supporting the epithelial cells
C. Gap junction	iii. Establish a barrier to prevent leakage of fluid across epithelial cells
D. Basement membrane	iv. Cytoplasmic channels to facilitate to communication between adjacent cells

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