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Match List-I with List-II regarding cell junctions and their functions. List-I List-II A. Tight junctions I. Perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together B. Adhering junctions II. Stop substances from leaking across a tissue C. Gap junctions III. Facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm IV. Provide mechanical support to the basement membrane Choose the correct answer fr

Options

  1. AA-I, B-II, C-III
  2. BA-II, B-III, C-I
  3. CA-II, B-I, C-IV
  4. DA-II, B-I, C-III

Correct answer

D. A-II, B-I, C-III

Step-by-step solution

According to NCERT, cell junctions serve specific structural and functional roles in animal tissues: Tight junctions help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue. (A matches II) Adhering junctions perform cementing to keep neighbouring cells together. (B matches I) Gap junctions facilitate the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells, for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and sometimes big molecules. (C matches III) Option 1 incorrectly swaps the functions of

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