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Which of the following junctions facilitate cell communications?

A

Tight junctions

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Adherens junctions

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C

Gap junctions

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Plasmodesmata

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Solution

The correct option is C Gap junctions
Tight junctions stop substances from leaking across the tissue.
Adherens junction cement the neighbouring cells together.
Gap junctions facilitate cell communications by movement of ions and molecules between adjacent cells.
Plasmodesmata are intercellular cytoplasmic connections found in the case of plants. They are not found in animal cells.

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