Eukaryotes - Cell Wall

Description:

Structure

• Cell wall is the outer most covering of the cells of plants and fungi.
• It is present outside the plasma membrane.
• The primary cell wall of a young plant is capable of growing. This growth diminishes as the cell matures.
• The middle most layer is called middle lamella is made up of calcium pectate.
• The plasmodesmata connects the cytoplasm of the neighboring cells.

Functions

• Cell wall gives shape to the cell.
• It also protects cell from mechanical damage and infection.
• Helps in cell to cell interaction.
• Acts as barrier to undesirable molecules.