Which of the Following Statements About Plasmodesmata Is False

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about plasmodesmata is false?

• A) Plasmodesmata are lined by the fused membranes themselves.
• B) Plasmodesmata are larger than a gap junction channel.
• C) The desmotubule is probably derived from the endoplasmic reticulum.
• D) Only small metabolites and ions can move between plant cells.
• E) Plasmodesmata are specialized for intercellular communication.

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