Which of the following is true of tight junctions?
A. They contain channels of diffusion of solutes from one cell to the next.
B. They seal off intercellular space and prevent substances from passing between cells.
C. They are formed by connexons.
D. They are patch-like connections that are abundant in the epidermis and serve to keep cells from pulling apart.
E. They are patches that are formed when J-shaped proteins protrude toward the plasma membrane from the cytoskeleton.
Answer: B
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