NEET 2015
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2015
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Structural Organisation in Animals
NEET 2015 · Zoology · Structural Organisation in Animals
The function of the gap junction is to:
The function of the gap junction is to:
Options
- AFacilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules
- BSeparate two cells from each other
- CStop substance from leaking across a tissue
- DPerforming cementing to keep neighbouring cell together
Correct answer
A. Facilitate communication between adjoining cells by connecting the cytoplasm for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and some large molecules
Step-by-step solution
Gap junction: At place, the adjacent cells form ion-rich gap junctions for intercellular communication and chemical exchange. These junctions do not provide physical support but facilitates communication between two adjoining cells by protein bridges for rapid transfer of ions, small molecules and large molecules.