The cell membranes of adjacent cells are fused at this cell junction.

Macula adherens

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Zonula adherens

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Zonula occludens

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Solution

The correct option is C Zonula occludens
The borders of two cells are fused together, often around the whole perimeter of each cell, forming a continuous belt like junction known as a tight junction or zonula occludens (zonula = latin for belt). Proteins in the membrane of adjacent cells called occludin interact with each other to produce this tight seal.

So, the correct answer is 'C'.

Suggest Corrections

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