Life: The Science of Biology
Life: The Science of Biology
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ISBN: 9781319010164
Author: David E. Sadava, David M. Hillis, H. Craig Heller, Sally D. Hacker
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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The three types of cell junctions those are most similar to plasmodesmata.

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The plasmodesmata are the specialized junction, through which the plant cells that help in the direct cytoplasmic exchange between the cells. They are basically microscopic channels, which aid in traversing the cell walls of the plant cells. This helps in communication and transportation between the two cells.

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