Which of the following best describes gap junctions?Cells are connected by proteins in their cell membranes, but with a gap between them that allows fluids to passThe cytosol of neighboring cells are connected, allowing material to freely move between themTransmembrane proteins connect the cell membranes of neighboring cells togetherTransmembrane proteins connect the cytoskeletons of neighboring cells together
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