Which intercellular connections force transcellular transport to occur.
A)Tight junctions
B)Desmosomes
C)Gap junctions
D)Both A and B
E)Both B and C

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Tight junctions form a barrier that forces substances to cross the cell membrane through transcellular transport rather than paracellular transport, which occurs through the gaps between adjacent cells. Desmosomes and gap junctions are involved in cell adhesion and communication, respectively, and do not directly affect transport mechanisms.

Which Intercellular Connections Force Transcellular Transport to Occur