Plasmodesmata in Plant Cells Are Most Similar in Function to Which

question 38

Multiple Choice

Plasmodesmata in plant cells are most similar in function to which of the following structures in animal cells?

• A) extracellular matrix
• B) tight junctions
• C) gap junctions
• D) desmosomes
• E) peroxisomes

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Definitions:

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, such as proteins, thereby affecting the traits of an organism.

Epigenetics

The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence, influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle choices.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the human brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for executive functions such as decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.

Amygdala

A set of almond-shaped masses of neurons located deep within the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.