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what structure seals the space between two cells and makes it impermeable?
a) tight junctions
b) adherens junctions
c) glycocalyx
d) desmosomes
Tight junctions form a continuous seal between cells, preventing the passage of substances through the intercellular space, making it impermeable. Adherens junctions mainly provide cell - cell adhesion. Glycocalyx is a carbohydrate - rich layer on the cell surface with functions like cell recognition. Desmosomes are strong cell - cell adhesion structures but do not make the intercellular space impermeable.
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a) Tight junctions