Microscopy Techniques: Brightfield, Phase-contrast, and More
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What is the primary function of the plant cell wall?

  • To provide structural support and maintain cell shape (correct)
  • To synthesize cellulose
  • To facilitate cell-cell communication
  • To regulate the cell's water uptake
  • What is the middle lamella in plant cell walls?

  • A thick layer of cellulose fibers
  • A thin layer between the primary walls of adjacent cells (correct)
  • A component of the primary cell wall
  • A type of polysaccharide found in plant cell walls
  • What is the function of plasmodesmata in plant cells?

  • To facilitate cell-cell communication (correct)
  • To regulate cell growth
  • To maintain cell shape
  • To synthesize cellulose
  • What is the main component of the plant cell wall?

    <p>Cellulose fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

    <p>The presence of a cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the secondary cell wall in plant cells?

    <p>To provide additional structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the extracellular matrix (ECM) in animal cells?

    <p>Glycoproteins such as collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the ECM in animal cells?

    <p>To provide structural support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of plant cell walls?

    <p>Fibronectin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the primary cell wall and the middle lamella?

    <p>The middle lamella is a thin layer between the primary walls of adjacent cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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