Which Statement About Plasmodesmata Is True

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which statement about plasmodesmata is true?

• A) They can sometimes allow viruses assisted by movement proteins to pass through.
• B) They are derived from integral proteins from adjacent plasma membranes.
• C) Their typical diameter is much smaller than that of a gap junction.
• D) They allow large proteins to move easily and rapidly between plant cells.
• E) They rely on capillaries for diffusion of gases and nutrients.

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