Polarized cells are characterized by

A) random orientation within a tissue.
B) being surrounded on all sides by a basement membrane.
C) junctions only to ECM and not to other cells.
D) distinct apical and basolateral ends of the cell.
E) formation of several connected layers of cells.


Answer: D

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