What junctions are found in epithelial tissue where they prevent paracellular movement of molecules?
A) gap junctions
B) tight junctions
C) hemidesmosomes
D) desmosomes
E) basal lamina

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Tight junctions are specialized structures in epithelial tissue that create a watertight seal between adjacent cells, preventing the paracellular (between cells) movement of molecules.

What Junctions Are Found in Epithelial Tissue Where They Prevent