HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

PLANT BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ____ provides structural support and protection.
A
cuticle
B
cell wall
C
snickers
D
cellulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The cellulose molecules provide tensile strength to the primary cell wall.

Detailed explanation-3: -Peptidoglycan is a polymer composed of double-sugars and amino acids (protein subunits). This molecule gives the cell wall rigidity and helps to give bacteria shape. Peptidoglycan molecules form sheets which enclose and protect the bacterial plasma membrane.

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