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What Are Cell Junctions

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Which of the following type of cell junction is not found in animal tissues?

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Tight junction

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Gap junction

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Plasmodesmata

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Adherens junction

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Solution

The correct option is C Plasmodesmata
Plasmodesmata are narrow channels that act as intercellular cytoplasmic bridges to facilitate communication and transport of materials between plant cells and are absent in animal tissues.

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