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Q · Unit of Life: CellMedium · 45s
Which of the following statements correctly describes plasmodesmata? 1. They are cytoplasmic connections between adjacent plant cells. 2. They help in the transport of material between cells. 3. They are present in animal cells. Select the correct answer:
TopicUnit of Life: Cell
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Plasmodesmata are cytoplasmic channels in plants only. Animal cells have gap junctions instead.
Final Answer: Option A — 1 and 2 only