The purpose of plasmodesmata is to

communicate with other cells

store water in the plant cell

protect and shape the cell

conduct photosynthesis

The correct answer for the fill in the blank is communicate with other cells.

Plasmodesmata are the cytoplasmic bridges found in the adjacent plant cells. This means that they connect the cytoplasm of one cell with its neigbouring cell.

Thus, the purpose of plasmodesmata is to communicate with other cells. By doing so, they play significant role in the transport of water and certain molecules from one cell to the other.

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