The type of intercellular junction that consists of fused membranes is a(an)
A) desmosome.
B) gap junction.
C) tight junction.
D) ion channel.

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A tight junction consists of fused membranes that form a continuous barrier that prevents the leakage of material between cells. Desmosomes are anchoring junctions that hold cells together, gap junctions allow for direct communication between cells, and ion channels are protein channels that allow for the movement of specific ions.

The Type of Intercellular Junction That Consists of Fused Membranes