Given below are two statements.

Statement I  : Gap junctions connect the cytoplasm of adjoining cells.

Statement II : Gap junctions facilitate the cells to communicate with each other.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Both Statement-I and Statement-II are true.

Gap junctions are protein channels that directly connect the cytoplasm of adjacent cells, enabling the exchange of ions, small molecules, and signaling molecules. This facilitates rapid and coordinated communication between cells, essential for processes like synchronisation of cellular activities, intercellular signaling, and coordination of tissue functions.