Prokaryotic Cells - Cell Wall Flashcards by Leah Dann | Brainscape

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What is the cell wall made up of?

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A polymer called murein - not cellulose.

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What is murein?

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A glycoprotein.

Protein with a carbohydrate attached.

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What does the cell wall do?

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Supports the cell and prevent it from changing shape.

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