Question

What is the cell wall of fungi?

Answer 1

Fungi: Moulds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools are examples of spore-producing organisms that feed on organic materials.

The cell wall of fungi:

1. The cell wall of fungi is a dynamic structure that protects the cell from environmental stress and prevents from various effects that are caused due to changes in osmotic pressure.
2. Biosynthesis is a unique feature of the fungal cell wall.
3. They possess a complicated cellular structure.
4. The cells of fungus comprise the membrane-bound nucleus and the DNA that is wrapped around histone proteins.