cell wall

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Noun cell wall has 1 sense

cell wall, cell membrane, cytomembrane, plasma membrane - a thin membrane around the cytoplasm of a cell; controls passage of substances in and out of the cell
--₁ is a kind of semipermeable membrane
--₁ is a part of cell

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Cell Wall

Description:

A cell wall is a rigid layer that surrounds the cell membrane of plant cells, bacteria, fungi, and some protists. It provides structural support and protection to the cell, while also allowing substances to pass through its pores.

Sample sentences:

The plant cell wall is made up of cellulose fibers.
Bacterial cell walls vary in composition, depending on the species.
Fungal cell walls contain chitin, a unique polysaccharide.
The cell wall of a protist acts as a defense against predators.

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