The Cell Junctions allowing exchange of cytoplasmic molecules between two cells are called:

tight

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adhering

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gap

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Solution

The correct option is B
adhering

Gap junctions were so named because of the "gap" shown to be present at these special junctions between two cells. One gap junction is composed of two connexons (hemichannels) which connect across the intercellular space. It directly connects the cytoplasm of two cells, which allows various molecules and ions to pass freely 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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