Claudin is a protein that is functionally important in:
a. Gap junctions
b. Hemidesmosomes
c. Intermediate junctions
d. Synapses
e. Tight junctions
ANS: E
Claudin is essential for the formation of membrane fusions in tight junctions. See 1-5.
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