Each of the following terms has some anatomical significance. What do these terms mean ? Explain with the help of line diagrams.

$(A)$ Plasmadesmoses / Plasmodesmata

$(B)$ Middle lamella

$(C)$ Secondary wall

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$(A)$ Plasmodesmata :

$\Rightarrow$ Structure : It is a narrow pathway connecting cell wall between two cells.

Function : It makes transport and communication possible between two nearly cells.

$\Rightarrow$ Plasmodesmata allow molecules to travel between plant cells through the symplastic pathway.

$(B)$ Middle lamella :

$\Rightarrow$ Structure : It is a layer located in cell wall. It is mainly made up of calcium pectate.

Function : It connects two near by cells.

$(C)$ Secondary Wall :

$\Rightarrow$ Structure : It is such a wall that cannot expand. It is made up of hemicellulose fibre in cell wall of plant cell.

$\Rightarrow$ Function: It provides firmness to cells.

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