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Which component of a cell provides support and protection in plants, algae, fungi, and some bacteria?
Which component of a cell provides support and protection in plants, algae, fungi, and some bacteria?
- Genetic material
- Cytoplasm
- Plasma membrane
- Cell wall (correct)
What is the main composition of the cell wall?
What is the main composition of the cell wall?
- Lipids
- Cellulose fibres (correct)
- Nucleic acids
- Proteins
What is the function of the cell membrane?
What is the function of the cell membrane?
- Carry out essential functions
- Provide support and protection
- Maintain the integrity of the cell
- Organize the passage of substances (correct)
Which component of a cell separates the cell's components from its surrounding medium?
Which component of a cell separates the cell's components from its surrounding medium?
What allows the passage of water and dissolved substances through the cell wall easily?
What allows the passage of water and dissolved substances through the cell wall easily?
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Cell wall
Cell wall
A rigid outer layer that provides support and protection for plant, algal, fungal, and some bacterial cells.
Cellulose
Cellulose
The primary structural component of the cell wall, composed of long chains of glucose molecules.
Cell membrane
Cell membrane
A thin, flexible barrier that controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
Plasma membrane
Plasma membrane
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