Which of the Following Would Be Most Affected by a Mutation

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most affected by a mutation that prevented cells from forming tight junctions?

• A) attachment of cells to the surrounding matrix
• B) direct flow of water and small molecules from one cell to another
• C) integrity of the inner lining of the digestive tract
• D) attachment of the cytoskeleton to the inside of the plasma membrane

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