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Which junction connects the cytoplasm of adjacent epithelial cells using connexins?
ADesmosome
BHemidesmosome
CGap junction
DTight junction
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Gap junction
Six connexin proteins form a connexon, the channel of a gap junction between cells.
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