10 Questions
Which organisms do not have cell walls?
Animals
What is the primary function of a cell wall?
Provide structural support and protection
What are the primary components of the primary cell wall of land plants?
Cellulose, hemicelluloses, and pectin
What is the role of algae cell walls?
Made of glycoproteins and polysaccharides such as carrageenan and agar
Which taxonomic groups have cell walls composed of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and pectin?
Land plants
What is the term 'cell' derived from?
Greek word meaning 'small room'
What is the typical size range of most plant and animal cells?
1 to 100 micrometres
What type of microscopy provides a much higher resolution showing greatly detailed cell structure?
Electron microscopy
Which organisms are classed as microorganisms?
Most unicellular organisms
What can cells acquire to carry out various tasks such as replication, DNA repair, and protein synthesis?
Specified function
Test your knowledge of cell walls in this quiz. Explore the functions, composition, and presence of cell walls in various types of cells, including plants, fungi, and prokaryotes.
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