[Campbell Biology P.150] How do adjacent plant cells, as depicted in the diagram, facilitate... | Practice Question

How do adjacent plant cells, as depicted in the diagram, facilitate direct cytoplasmic communication and material transfer?

  • A: Through plasmodesmata, which are cytoplasmic channels
  • B: Via gap junctions, which are specialized animal cell structures
  • C: Through ribosomes, which are involved in protein synthesis
  • D: By means of peroxisomes, which are involved in metabolic processes

Explanation

The diagram clearly labels 'Plasmodesmata' as 'cytoplasmic channels through cell walls that connect the cytoplasms of adjacent cells', directly facilitating communication and transfer.