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Podocytes are cells present in the(a)Cortex of nephron(b)The inner wall of bowman’s capsule(c)The outer wall of bowman’s capsule(d)Well of glomerular capillaries

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The correct answer is (b) The inner wall of Bowman's capsule.

Explanation: Podocytes are specialized cells that are found on the inner wall of Bowman's capsule, which is part of the nephron in the kidney. They play a key role in the filtration process. Podocytes have foot-like extensions that wrap around the capillaries of the glomerulus, creating filtration slits that allow the passage of water, ions, and small molecules while preventing larger molecules like proteins from passing through. This helps maintain the selective permeability of the filtration barrier in the kidney.