Cell Wall Flashcards
1
Q
What does the cell wall of a plant consist of?
A
Cellulose
2
Q
How is the cell wall used for transport?
A
The gaps between the cellulose fibres make the cell wall fully permeable to water and dissolved molecules.
3
Q
How is the cell wall used for mechanical strength?
A
The structure of cellulose microfibrils and their laminated arrangement make the cell wall very strong.
