Cell wall

Used for

cell envelope

Broader Terms

cell component

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The cell wall is a wall that allows for the circulation and distribution of water, minerals, and other small nutrient molecules into and out of the cell.
The primary cell wall is laid out during the first division of the cell.
The primary cell wall is thinner and more pliant than the secondary cell wall, and is sometimes retained in an unchanged or slightly modified state without the addition of the secondary wall, even after the growth process has ended.
General Features Fungal cells maintain a very high turgor pressure, so the integrity of the cell wall is a critical matter.
The cell wall is usually present in plant and bacteria cells.

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