MICROANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY

CYTOSKELETON

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which cellular junction is not found in animal cell?
A
Tight junction
B
Desmosomes
C
Gap Junction
D
Plasmodesmata
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plasmodesmata are narrow channels that act as intercellular cytoplasmic bridges to facilitate communication and transport of materials between plant cells and are absent in animal tissues.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plasmodesmata are intercellular junctions between plant cells that enable the transportation of materials between cells. A tight junction is a watertight seal between two adjacent animal cells, which prevents materials from leaking out of cells.

Detailed explanation-3: -Inside of the plasmodesmata is the plasma membrane, which allows molecules to pass in and out of the cell. Plasmodesmata in plant cells are located in the cellular wall. Plasmodesmata are only located within plant cells and are not found in animal cells.

Detailed explanation-4: -No, animal cells lack Plasmodesmata. These channels are found in plants and algae.

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