Chapter 5, Problem 9RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The four types of cell-to-cell junctions found in plants and animals, with functions of each in plants and animals.

Introduction:

A cell junction is also known as an intercellular bridge. It is a structure present inside the tissue of multicellular organisms like animals. These junctions comprise multi-protein complexes, which supply contact between the surrounding cells and between the cell and the extracellular matrix.