Some Botanists Argue That the Entire Plant Should Be Considered

question 43

Multiple Choice

Some botanists argue that the entire plant should be considered as a single unit rather than a composite of many individual cells. Which of the following cellular structures cannot be used to support this view?

• A) cell wall
• B) cell membrane
• C) cytosol
• D) tonoplast
• E) symplast

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