What Is the Function of Gap Junctions in Cells

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of gap junctions in cells?

• A) Anchor the cells to basal lamina.
• B) Hold the cell wall close to the plasma membrane.
• C) Allow ions and small molecules to flow freely between cells of a given tissue type.
• D) Serve as a scaffold for active transport proteins to cluster together.
• E) Anchor the cells to neighboring cells.

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Definitions:

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