Protein Channels That Are Situated Between Cells and Create Small

question 48

Multiple Choice

Protein channels that are situated between cells and create small pores for the passage of small substances are known as:

• A)tight junctions.
• B)gap junctions.
• C)desmosomes.
• D)occluding junctions.

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