Which of the following statements about cell junctions is false?
$(i)$ All the cells of the epithelium are held together with little intercellular materials.
$(ii)$ In almost all animal tissues,specialized junctions provide both structural and functional links between individual cells.
$(iii)$ Tight junctions help to stop substances from leaking across a tissue.
$(iv)$ Adhering junctions provide cementing to keep neighbouring cells together.
$(v)$ Gap junctions provide cytoplasmic channels between cells for the passage of ions,small molecules,and sometimes big molecules.

  • A
    $(ii)$ and $(iii)$
  • B
    $(i)$ and $(ii)$
  • C
    Only $(v)$
  • D
    None of these

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