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A protective layer external to the plasma membrane in plant cells, bacteria, fungi, and some protists. In the case of plant cells, the wall is formed of cellulose fibers embedded in a polysaccharide-p [..]
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tough, rigid, and non-living barrier surrounding the soft cells of most autotrophs, such as plants.
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Rigid structure deposited outside the cell membrane. Plants are known for their cell walls of cellulose, as are the green algae and certain protists, while fungi have cell walls of chitin.
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The membranous covering of a cell secreted by the cytoplasm in growing plants; consists largely of cellulose.
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The outer covering of a plant cell.
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Unique to plant cells, a wall 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 r [..]
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Structure present outside bacteria and plant cells. Gram-positive bacteria, composed of the cytoplasmic membrane and peptidoglycan layer. Gram-negative bacteria, have an additional outer membrane composed of integral membrane proteins, lipids, and lipopolysaccharides. Lecture - Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes
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A tough outer coating found in many plant, fungal, and bacterial cells that accounts for their ability to withstand mechanical stress or abrupt changes in osmotic pressure. Cell walls always contain a [..]
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A structural layer in the cells of bacteria, fungi and plants outside of the cell membrane. In plants, the cell wall is mostly made of cellulose.
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Found only in plant cells, certain fungi, bacteria and fungi the cell wall provides the cell with additional strength. Cell walls are thick walls built around the cell. These walls are made from cellulose.
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A specialized, rigid extracellular matrix that lies next to the plasma membrane, protecting a cell and maintaining its shape. It is prominent in most fungi, plants, and prokaryotes, but is not present [..]
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Found in bacteria, broken down by anti microbial treatments such as Silver an silver ion technologies.
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The outermost layer of a Cell in most Plants; Bacteria; Fungi; and ALGAE. The Cell wall is usually a rigid structure that lies external to the Cell Membrane, and provides a protective barrier against [..]
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The outermost layer of a cell in most PLANTS; BACTERIA; FUNGI; and ALGAE. The cell wall is usually a rigid structure that lies external to the CELL MEMBRANE, and provides a protective barrier against [..]
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The polysaccharide layer on the external surface of many plant, fungal and bacterial cells.
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the relatively tough outer covering of a cell that provides structure and protection. Fungi, plants, algae, archaea, and bacteria can all have cell walls. They can be made out of peptidoglycans (prote [..]
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A rigid boundary consisting of peptidoglycans in prokaryotic cells and cellulose in plant cells.
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The outer covering of a plant cell.
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