cell wall
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Plant cell wall structure
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The rigid, outermost covering of the cells
of plants, bacteria,
and some protists. It is formed of cellulose
fibers embedded in a polysaccharide-protein matrix. The primary cell wall
is thin and flexible, whereas the secondary cell wall is stronger and more
rigid and the primary constituent of wood. The cell wall surrounds the cell
membrane. Related category
• CELL
BIOLOGY
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