Which of the following would be most affected by a mutation that prevented cells from forming tight junctions?

A) attachment of cells to the surrounding matrix
B) direct flow of water and small molecules from one cell to another
C) integrity of the inner lining of the digestive tract
D) attachment of the cytoskeleton to the inside of the plasma membrane


Answer: C

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