Difference between revisions of "Cell Wall"
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The '''cell wall''' is a layer covering the [[Cell Membrane|cell membrane]] of [[Plant Cell|plant]], [[Fungal Cell|fungal]] and [[Bacteria|bacterial]] [[Cell (Biology)|cells]]. | The '''cell wall''' is a layer covering the [[Cell Membrane|cell membrane]] of [[Plant Cell|plant]], [[Fungal Cell|fungal]] and [[Bacteria|bacterial]] [[Cell (Biology)|cells]]. | ||
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| + | : The '''cell wall''' can protect the [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] from some [[toxic]] [[chemical]]s and some [[virus]]es. | ||
| + | : The '''cell wall''' keeps the [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] in the same shape. | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 4 November 2018
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The cell wall is a layer covering the cell membrane of some cells.
Function
- The cell wall protects the cell and keeps the cell in the same shape.
About Cell Walls
- The cell wall is part of the cells in plants, fungi and bacteria.
- The cell walls of plants is what makes fibre in our diet.
- Animal cells do not have a cell wall.
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| The cell wall of a plant cell is the outer layer. | The cell wall of a bacteria protects it from the immune system. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The cell wall is a layer covering the cell membrane of plant, fungal and bacterial cells.