Question

Fine cytoplasmic connection between neighboring cells through the cell wall for cell-to-cell communication is called as

• A. Plasmosome
• B. Plasmodesmata
• C. Mesosome
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Plasmodesmata

Plasmodesmata are narrow channels that act as inter-cellular cytoplasmic bridges to facilitate communication and transport of materials between plant cells. The plasmodesmata serve to connect the symplastic space in the plant and are extremely specialized channels that allow for inter-cellular movement of water, various nutrients, and other molecules including signalling molecules.