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What are the cytoplasmic channels connecting adjacent plant cells called?
publish date: 2026/06/15 09:06:5.168743 UTC
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Unlike animal cells, plant cells are surrounded by rigid cell walls. Yet adjacent plant cells still need to communicate and exchange materials.
What are the tiny cytoplasmic channels that pass through the cell walls of adjacent plant cells called?
Correct Answer
plasmodesmata
Explanation
Plasmodesmata (singular: plasmodesma) are narrow cytoplasmic channels that pass through the cell walls connecting adjacent plant cells. They allow the direct flow of water, nutrients, and signaling molecules between cells - functionally similar to gap junctions in animal cells.
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide