Chapter 10, Problem 1CQ

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The key differences between the primary cell wall and the secondary cell wall of plant cells.

Introduction:

A network of material is secreted from plant or animal cells that form a complex meshwork outside the cells. This is known as the extracellular matrix (ECM) in animals or cell wall in plants. The cell wall is a rigid structure located outside the plasma membrane and thus, provides support and protection to the cell.