Plasmodesmata are cell junctions that are similar in

function to
a. gap junctions in animal cells.
b. tight junctions in animal cells.
c. adhering junctions in animal cells.
d. the cuticle in plant cells.
e. stomata in plant cells.


Answer: a

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