How does a cell wall and a cell membrane differ in their permeability?

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Permeability of a cell wall:
The cell wall is completely permeable.
It allows both salt and water inside the cell.
Permeability of a cell membrane:
The cell membrane is semipermeable.
It selectively allows different substances inside the cell.
Cell wall
Cell membrane
1. It is completely permeable.
1. It is semipermeable.
2. It allows all the substances.
2. It allows only selective substances.

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Cell wall	Cell membrane
1. It is completely permeable.	1. It is semipermeable.
2. It allows all the substances.	2. It allows only selective substances.