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Plant cell connections through cell walls
publish date: 2026/06/16 20:56:41.064700 UTC
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The thin protoplasmic connections that often run from one plant cell to the next through pores in the cell walls are known as what?
Correct Answer
plasmodesmata
Explanation
Plasmodesmata (singular: plasmodesma) are thin cytoplasmic channels that pass through pores in the cell walls of adjacent plant cells, directly connecting their cytoplasm. They allow the movement of water, nutrients, and signaling molecules between cells. They are functionally analogous to the gap junctions found in animal cells.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide