The Junction Type That Lets Neighboring Cells Exchange Small Molecules

question 97

Multiple Choice

The junction type that lets neighboring cells exchange small molecules is the

• A) desmosome.
• B) hemidesmosome.
• C) gap junction.
• D) tight junction.
• E) zonula adherens.

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