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Which of these is false regarding synaptic clefts?(a) It lies between the membranes of pre and post-synaptic neurons(b) It is a fluid filled space(c) Electrical synapses have large synaptic clefts(d) It is a portion of the synapseThe question was posed to me during an interview.My query is from Neuron-2 in section Neural Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

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Correct option is (c) ELECTRICAL synapses have large synaptic clefts

Easy explanation: Synaptic clefts are fluid filled SPACES that lie between the MEMBRANES of PRE and post-synaptic neurons. These together make up the synapse. Electrical synapses have very small synaptic clefts.



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