Question

What are plasmodesmata?

• A. Plasmodesmata are living connections between neighbouring plant cells.
• B. Plasmodesmata run through very fine pores in the cell wall.
• C. Plasmodesmata establish a continuous system of cytoplasm for transport of substances between cells.
• D. All of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above.

Plasmodesmata are living cytoplasmic connections between neighboring plant cells which run through very fine pores in the cell wall. They help to establish a continuous system of cytoplasm for transport of substances between cells. Plasmodesmata are present in the phloem (food-conducting cells of the plant).