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11. The specialized cell-to-cell junctions in animal tissues that allow rapid, direct electrical and metabolic communication between neighboring cells are

A. Plasmodesmata
B. Gap junctions
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C. Tight junctions
D. Anchoring desmosomes

📝 Explanation

Gap junctions are protein channels made of connexins that bridge the gap between adjacent animal cells, playing a role similar to plasmodesmata.

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  • Plasmodesmata
  • Gap junctions
  • Tight junctions
  • Anchoring desmosomes

Gap junctions are protein channels made of connexins that bridge the gap between adjacent animal cells, playing a role similar to plasmodesmata.

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