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definitions of cell wall


baba2725: a rigid layer of polysaccharides lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria. In the algae and higher plants it consists mainly of cellulose.

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Answered by Sumitmbbs
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Cell wall is a non living, rigid and outermost layer and extra covering for the plasma membrane in Bacteria, Fungi, Algae, and Plants.

Functions of cell wall
1) Gives shape to the cell
2) protects the cell from mechanical damage and infection
3) also helps in cell to cell interaction
4) provides barrier to undesirable molecules.
Answered by saniachannapur980
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cell wall is present only in plants. It provides extra strength to cell. It protects the cell. cell wall is made up of cellulose

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