Match the following cell junctions with their characteristic features:
$(a)$ Tight junctions $(i)$ Cement neighbouring cells together to form a sheet
$(b)$ Adhering junctions (ii) Transmit information through chemicals to other cells
$(c)$ Gap junctions (iii) Establish a barrier to prevent leakage of fluid across epithelial cells
$(d)$ Synaptic junctions (iv) Cytoplasmic channels to facilitate communication between adjacent cells

Select the correct option from the following:

  • A
    $(a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)$
  • B
    $(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)$
  • C
    $(a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)$
  • D
    $(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)$

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