2015 AIPMT-II Structural Organisation in AnimalsCell junctions Easy Question 2 of 2 in Cell junctions

The function of the gap junction is to:

A stop substance from leaking across a tissue
B performing cementing to keep neighbouring cells together
C facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules
D separate two cells from each other

The answer is C.

Solution

Concept Gap junction

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2 questions from this chapter have appeared across 2 exam years.