Pre-synaptic neuron and a post-synaptic neuron may or may not be separated by a gap called

Synapse

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Synaptic button

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Synaptic knob

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Synaptic cleft

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The correct option is D Synaptic cleft
A synapse is formed by the membranes of a pre-synaptic neuron and a post-synaptic neuron, which may or may not be separated by a gap called synaptic cleft.

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