What Is the Function of Tight Junctions

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the function of tight junctions?

• A) to seal the spaces between cells
• B) to give the cell its shape
• C) to allow ions and small molecules to pass between cells
• D) to allow cells to communicate with each other

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