AP BIOLOGY

THE CELL

STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION OF THE CELL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms.
A
Cell Wall
B
Cell Membrane
C
Cytoplasm
D
Ribosome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cell wall is a rigid layer of nonliving material that surrounds the cells of plants and some other organisms. It helps protect and support a cell. Although the cell wall is stiff, many materials can pass through it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cell Wall A cell wall is a rigid layer that is found outside the cell membrane and surrounds the cell. The cell wall contains not only cellulose and protein, but other polysaccharides a s well . The cell wall provides structural support and protection.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cell wall surrounds the plasma membrane of plant cells and provides tensile strength and protection against mechanical and osmotic stress.

Detailed explanation-4: -A nonliving material, called the intercellular matrix, fills the spaces between the cells. This may be abundant in some tissues and minimal in others. The intercellular matrix may contain special substances such as salts and fibers that are unique to a specific tissue and gives that tissue distinctive characteristics.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final Answer: A rigid non-living component of the cell is called th Cell wall.

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