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Match each junction or surface structure to the cell type where it is found.
publish date: 2026/06/15 09:06:7.107073 UTC
volume_muteCells use various junction types to connect to neighboring cells or facilitate transport across membranes. Match each structure to the cell type where it is found.
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Structure
Tight junctions
Plasmodesmata
Gap junctions
Desmosomes
Cell Type
Animal cells
Animal cells
Plant cells
Animal cells
Correct Answer
(1) Plasmodesmata,Plant cells
(2) Tight junctions,Animal cells
(3) Desmosomes,Animal cells
(4) Gap junctions,Animal cells
Explanation
Cell junctions differ between plant and animal cells:
- Plasmodesmata - cytoplasmic channels unique to plant cells; pass through cell walls to connect adjacent cells
- Tight junctions - seal adjacent animal cells together preventing leakage
- Desmosomes - mechanical anchors between adjacent animal cells
- Gap junctions - channels between adjacent animal cells allowing direct ion and molecule exchange
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide
