Question

In addition to the cell membrane, there is an outer thick layer in cells of plants called as

• A. Plant wall
• B. Wall
• C. Cell wall
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cell wall

A cell wall is the outermost structural layer that surrounds the cells except for animal cell, situated outside the cell membrane. It can be tough, flexible and sometimes rigid and functions to provides cells with structural support and protection and to act as a filtering mechanism. In plant cells, it is made up of cellulose.