Which of the following is TRUE of plasmodesmata?
A)They are holes in the cell wall through which the plasma membrane and endoplasmic reticulum of adjacent cells are connected.
B)They are channels in the plasma membrane of plant cells made of transmembrane proteins that allow ions and small molecules to pass between adjacent cells.
C)They are channels in the plasma membrane of animal cells made of transmembrane proteins that allow ions and small molecules to pass between adjacent cells.
D)They provide points of structural support between adjacent plant cells.
E)They provide points of structural support between adjacent animal cells.

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Plasmodesmata are microscopic channels traversing the cell walls of plant cells and some algal cells, enabling transport and communication between them. They allow the plasma membrane and endoplasmic reticulum of adjacent cells to be connected, facilitating the exchange of molecules and ions.

Which of the Following Is TRUE of Plasmodesmata