Direct intercellular communication involves
A) communication through gap junctions
B) communication through direct linkups via surface markers
C) extracellular chemical messengers
D) (a) and (b) above
E) all of the above

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Direct intercellular communication involves communication through gap junctions (which allow small molecules to pass between adjacent cells) and direct linkups via surface markers. Extracellular chemical messengers (such as hormones) are not involved in direct intercellular communication. Therefore, the best choice is option D, which includes both gap junctions and direct linkups.

Direct Intercellular Communication Involves