Cell connections that bind adjacent cells together and form permeability barriers are called
A) tight junctions.
B) gap junctions.
C) desmosomes.
D) plasma junctions.
E) tonosomes.

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Tight junctions and desmosomes are both types of cell connections that bind adjacent cells together. Tight junctions form a permeability barrier, preventing molecules from passing through the spaces between cells, while desmosomes provide mechanical strength to tissues. Gap junctions allow for communication between cells but do not form permeability barriers. Plasma junctions and tonosomes are not recognized terms in cell biology.

Cell Connections That Bind Adjacent Cells Together and Form Permeability