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What is the primary function of a cell wall?
What is the primary function of a cell wall?
- Assist in energy production
- Facilitate cell communication
- Regulate cell growth
- Provide structural support and protection (correct)
Which organisms lack cell walls?
Which organisms lack cell walls?
- Animals (correct)
- Prokaryotes
- Algae
- Plants
What are the primary components of the primary cell wall in land plants?
What are the primary components of the primary cell wall in land plants?
- Cellulose, hemicelluloses, and pectin (correct)
- Chitin, cellulose, and agar
- Glycoproteins and carrageenan
- Lignin, suberin, and cutin
Which organisms possess cell walls made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides such as carrageenan and agar?
Which organisms possess cell walls made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides such as carrageenan and agar?
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What is the role of cell walls in preventing over-expansion of the cell?
What is the role of cell walls in preventing over-expansion of the cell?
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Which organisms do not possess cell walls?
Which organisms do not possess cell walls?
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What are the primary components of the primary cell wall in land plants?
What are the primary components of the primary cell wall in land plants?
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Which organisms possess cell walls made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides such as carrageenan and agar?
Which organisms possess cell walls made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides such as carrageenan and agar?
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What is the primary function of a cell wall?
What is the primary function of a cell wall?
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In which organisms are cell walls absent in many eukaryotes?
In which organisms are cell walls absent in many eukaryotes?
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