Question

Not only protection cell wall performs yet very important function in plants. Explain in detail the same.

Answer 1

The main functions of the cell wall

1. Protecting the cell against physical damage and invading pathogens.
2. Regulate and controls the direction of cell growth.
3. Providing the strength, structural support and maintaining the shape of the cell.
4. Functions as a storage unit by storing carbohydrates for use in plant growth, especially in seeds.
5. It acts as a selectively permeable membrane by allowing the entry of small molecules to pass through it.