Question

What is the function of the cell wall?

Answer 1

Cell wall :

• The cell wall is the rigid outer covering layer of the cell mainly made up of cellulose present only in plant cells.

Functions of cell wall :

1. The cell wall gives a definite shape and structure to the cell.
2. It also protects the cell from any damage or mechanical injury.
3. The plant does not have any skeleton for support whereas the cell wall helps plants to give support.
4. It also regulates the intracellular transport of molecules.