Assertion : Gap junctions perform cementing function to keep the neighbouring cells together
Reason : Tight junction facilitates the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells, for rapid transfer of ions, small and big molecules
A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but reason is false
D. If the assertion is false but the reason is true
Reason : Tight junction facilitates the cells to communicate with each other by connecting the cytoplasm of adjoining cells, for rapid transfer of ions, small and big molecules
A. If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion
B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
C. If the assertion is true but reason is false
D. If the assertion is false but the reason is true
Correct Answer – D