Plasmodesmata are cytoplasmic connections found in:
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Correct answer: Plant cells, not animal cells
Plasmodesmata are microscopic channels traversing plant cell walls, enabling transport and communication between adjacent cells. Animal cells use gap junctions for an analogous purpose.
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