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What is the diameter of a gap junction?(a) 2.2 – 3 nm(b) 3 – 3.2 nm(c) 1.2 – 2 nm(d) 0.2 – 2 nmI had been asked this question in examination.Enquiry is from Extracellular Matrix and Cell Interactions in section Extracellular Matrix and Cell Interactions of Cell Biology

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Correct choice is (C) 1.2 – 2 nm

For explanation: The GAP junctions have a wide diameter of about 1.2 – 2 nm. These gap junctions are CAPABLE of ALLOWING molecules that are slightly larger than the normal sized ones.



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