One can inject dyes of different sizes into a liver cell and determine those molecules that can readily pass through gap junctions. What sized molecules can pass through gap junctions?

A. >1,000 Daltons, but <1,500 Daltons
B. >5,000 Daltons, but <10,000 Daltons
C. >10,000 Daltons
D. <1,000 Daltons
E. >1,500 Daltons, but <5,000 Daltons


Answer: D

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