Question

match the various types of cell connections to their correct description. gap junction linkages between adjacent epithelial cells that form when cadherins in the plasma membrane attach to intermediate filaments. tight junction channel that passes between the cell walls of adjacent plant cells, connects their cytoplasm, and allows materials to be transported from cell to cell. plasmodesma channel between two adjacent animal cells that allows ions, nutrients, and low molecular weight substances to pass between cells, enabling the cells to communicate. desmosome firm seal between two adjacent animal cells created by protein adherence.

Explanation:

Gap junctions are channels between adjacent animal cells for ion and small - molecule passage enabling communication. Tight junctions form a firm seal between adjacent animal cells by protein adherence. Plasmodesmata are channels between adjacent plant cell walls connecting cytoplasms for material transport. Desmosomes are linkages between adjacent epithelial cells when cadherins attach to intermediate filaments.

Answer:

Gap junction - Channel between two adjacent animal cells that allows ions, nutrients, and low molecular weight substances to pass between cells, enabling the cells to communicate.
Tight junction - Firm seal between two adjacent animal cells created by protein adherence.
Plasmodesmata - Channel that passes between the cell walls of adjacent plant cells, connects their cytoplasm, and allows materials to be transported from cell to cell.
Desmosome - Linkages between adjacent epithelial cells that form when cadherins in the plasma membrane attach to intermediate filaments.