Question

What are the 2 types of cell walls in plants?

Answer 1

Types of cell walls In plants:

1. Plant cell walls are composed of cellulose microfibrils, hemicellulose, pectin, lignin, and soluble protein.
2. They are organized in layers.
3. The primary cell wall, the intermediate lamella, and the secondary cell wall are the three main layers into which these parts are arranged (not pictured).
4. It serves as the plant's initial line of defense against diseases and offers a structural foundation for plant growth.
5. Primary cell wall: Primary cell is a cellulose-containing layer. The layer is laid down by cells that are growing and dividing.
6. Secondary cell wall: Secondary cell wall is a structure that is found in many plants between the plasma membrane and the primary cell wall.