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What is the primary function of a cell wall?
Provide structural support, shape, and protection
Which organisms commonly possess cell walls?
Fungi, algae, plants, and most prokaryotes
What is the primary component of the primary cell wall in land plants?
Polysaccharides like cellulose
What is the main structural component of fungal cell walls?
Chitin
Which type of cell wall contains peptidoglycan?
Bacterial cell walls
Test your knowledge about the structure and function of cell walls, which provide support, shape, and protection to certain cell types. Learn about their role in withstanding osmotic pressure and mechanical stress.
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